Shesha Shrabana
Shesha Shrabana is a timeless Odia classic that was released on 14 September 1976, adapted from a novel by Basant Mahapatra. It was directed by Prashant Nanda and stars Prashant Nanda, Mahasweta Ray, Hemant Das, Banaja Mohanty, and Dukhiram Swain in prominent roles.
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Known For Prashant Nanda
Cast & Crew
Prashant Nanda
Mahasweta Ray
Hemant Das
Dukhiram Swain
Dhira Biswal
Mohammad Mohsin
Narendra Behera (Nari)
Music
Prafulla Kar
Lyrics
Sibabrata Das
Movie Details
Released on: 14 September 1976
Directed by: Prashant Nanda
Asst. Director: Mohammad Mohsin
Produced by: Nagen Roy
Production Co.: Shri Jaganath Films
Story: Basant Mahapatra
Screenplay, Dialogues: Sibabrata Das
Choreography: Ramani Ranjan Jena, Parvin Kumar
Art Direction: Nikhil Baran Sengupta
Cinematography: Rajan Kinnagi
Editor: Madhu Naik
Lyrics: Sibabrata Das, Prafulla Kar
Music: Prafulla Kar
Cast: Prashant Nanda, Mahasweta Ray, Hemant Das, Banaja Mohanty, Dukhiram Swain, Dhira Biswall, Mohammad Mohsin, Narendra Behera (Nari) and others
Overview:
The movie Shesha Shrabana is an adaptation of Basant Mahapatra’s novel of the same title. This Odia film, with a budget of Rs. 8,00,000, marks the second film in the industry to be produced fully in color. It received five State Film Awards in 1976 and the President’s Award for Best Regional Film at the National Film Awards in the same year.
In 1979, the movie was remade in Hindi as ‘Naiyya’, directed by Prashant nanda and produced by Rajshri. This remake was highly successful at the box office and received critical acclaim from reviewers.
Synopsis:
Sania, portrayed by Prashant Nanda, resides in a village with his mother and friend Makara, where they make a living as fishermen. One day, they discover a girl named Manika, played by Mahasweta Ray, in the river and rescue her. Sania brings Manika to his home and they care for her until she recovers. Subsequently, Sania and Makara make the decision to reunite Manika with her parents. However, upon reaching Manika’s village, her parents reject her due to her association with individuals from a lower caste. As a result, Sania decides to keep Manika at his home.
Over time, Manika develops feelings for Sania, but his sense of duty and societal norms prevent him from reciprocating her affection since she comes from a higher caste. Intent on finding a suitable match for Manika, Sania connects her with a doctor who arrives in the village to treat a plague outbreak. The doctor agrees to marry Manika and leaves to seek his family’s approval. However, as days go by, the doctor does not return, leaving the villagers in a state of uncertainty.
The villagers expressed their disapproval of unmarried Sania and Manika residing together. The criticism became unbearable for Manika, prompting her to disappear. Sania’s mental state deteriorated as he struggled to cope with the situation.
Trivia:
Actress Mahasweta Ray made her film debut in Shesha Shrabana as lead actress, after appearing as background dancer in Sindura Bindu. The movie also marked the debut of Prashant Nanda as the director. Odissi guru Ramani Ranjan Jena choregraphed ‘Kaali Kapali Narmundamali’ song. He also featured as a trantrik in that song.
Awards:
- 24th National Film Awards
- Best Feature Film in Odia
- Odisha State Film Awards (1976)
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director – Prashant Nanda
- Best Story – Basant Mahapatra
- Best Composer – Prafulla Kar
Songs:
- Haire Hai Garaje Megha (Singer(s): Chitta Jena, Vani Jayaram | Lyrics: Prafulla Kar)
- Maajhi Re Shesha Shrabana (Singer(s): Chitta Jena | Lyrics: Sibabrata Das)
- Manika Alo Alo Manika (Singer(s): Chitta Jena, Mohd. Habib | Lyrics: Prafulla Kar)
- Megha Barashila Tupuru Tapuru (Singer(s): Vani Jayaram | Lyrics: Sibabrata Das)
- Kaali Kapali Narmundamali (Singer(s): Prafulla Kar | Lyrics: Prafulla Kar)
Movie Artworks:
Reference: IMDB, Wikipedia, Odiamelody
