Mem Saheb is a 1972 Bengali film directed by Pinaki Mukherjee[5] who also acts in this film. The film was produced by Ashima Bhattacharya and production company by Pompy Films. The story was based on the novel of same name by Nimai Bhattachariya. The film's music was composed by Ashima Bhattacharya. This film won the Filmfare Awards East in 1972.[6] It stars Uttam Kumar[7] and Aparna Sen in the lead roles. Others such as Gita Dey, Sumitra Mukherjee, Bikash Roy, and Jahor Roy play supporting roles.
| Mem Saheb | |
|---|---|
| মেম সাহেব | |
| Directed by | Pinaki Mukherjee[1] |
| Written by | Nimai Bhattachariya |
| Screenplay by | Pinaki Mukherjee |
| Based on | Mam Saheb by Nimai Bhattachariya |
| Produced by | Ashima Bhattacharya |
| Starring | [2] |
| Cinematography | Krishna Chakraborty |
| Edited by | Rabin Das |
| Music by | Ashima Bhattacharya |
Production company | Pompy Films |
| Distributed by | Debali Pictures Pvt. Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 min.[3] |
| Country | India[4] |
| Language | Bengali |
Director Pinaki Mukherjee did a superb job by combining the political world and romance of that period. Aparna Sen excelled as the young, educated Professor, who falls in love with a hotshot journalist played by Kumar. While both stand for each other and dream for a happy future, this is cut short by political violence. This film, despite its romantic elements, brought the ethics of journalism to the big screen.[8]
Cast
edit- Uttam Kumar as Amit
- Aparna Sen as Kajal
- Gita Dey
- Sumitra Mukherjee
- Bikash Roy
- Jahor Roy[9]
- Lolita Chatterjee
- Dilip Mukherjee
- Pinaki Mukherjee
- Gour Shee
Production
editThe film was directed by Pinaki Bhusan Mukherjee and produced by Ashima Bhattachriya, who also composed the music. This producer-director duo worked with Uttam Kumar before in the cult hit Chowrangee in 1968. At first the role of Kajal Suchitra Sen was the first choice but later she was found not suitable for this role then Aparna Sen was selected instead.[10] The indoor scenes of the film were shot in Technicians Studio and NT Studio 2 (New Theaters).[11]
Soundtrack
edit| Mam Saheb | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | 1971 | |||
| Studio | Pompy Films | |||
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 0:08:27 | |||
| Label | Angel Digital Private Limited | |||
| Producer | Ashima Bhattachariya | |||
| Ashima Bhattachariya chronology | ||||
| ||||
All lyrics are written by Rabindranath Tagore, Atul Prasad Sen, Miltu Ghosh; all music is composed by Rabindranath Tagore, Ashima Bhattachariya
| No. | Title | Playback | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Emon Sondhay Aakashe" | Ashima Bhattacharya | 03:07 |
| 2. | "Aaj Bujhi Pakhira" | Manna Dey, Ashima Bhattacharya | 02:55 |
| 3. | "Badhu Emono Badole" | Ashima Bhattacharya | 02:25 |
| Total length: | 08:27 | ||
Reception
editThis is one of the best films for both Uttam Kumar and Aparna Sen's career.[12] Uttam Kumar performance became greatly acclaimed. The Times Of India wrote Uttam Kumar, playing her male counterpart, turns out to be her only inspiration. In this romantic drama, the legendary actor essayed out a hotshot journalist who enjoys great connections to several political personalities.[13] The film became a blockbuster hit and ran to full houses for 12 consecutive weeks and ran over 100 days in theaters.[14] The film also became highest grossing Bengali films in 1972.
Awards
edit| Ceremony | Award | Category | Nominee | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Filmfare Awards East | Filmfare Awards East | Best Film | Pinaki Mukherjee[15] | Won |
References
edit- ^ "8 Tollywood actors who essayed out every facet of being a journalist". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "MEMSAHEB (1972)". bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Mem Saheb 1972 Bengali film". einthusan.tv. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Mem Saheb 1972 film VCD". induna.com. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 9781135943189. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Mem Saheb". Amazon. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Remembering Uttam Kumar: Did you know these almost forgotten facts about the acting legend?". The Times of India. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Aparna Sen's 7 most memorable Tollywood performances". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Mem Saheb Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "নিমাই ভট্টাচার্যের লেখা 'মেমসাহেব' নিয়ে সিনেমা করায় প্রথম চয়েস ছিলেন সুচিত্রা, পরে কাজ করেন অপর্ণা | TheWall". 26 June 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Mem Saheb | মেমসাহেব | Bengali Romantic Movie | Full HD | Uttam Kumar, Aparna Sen, retrieved 21 November 2022
- ^ "Aparna Sen's 7 most memorable Tollywood performances". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Uttam Kumar in 'Memsaheb' (1972) - 8 Tollywood actors who essayed out every facet of being a journalist". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "নিমাই ভট্টাচার্যের লেখা 'মেমসাহেব' নিয়ে সিনেমা করায় প্রথম চয়েস ছিলেন সুচিত্রা, পরে কাজ করেন অপর্ণা | TheWall". 26 June 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "MEM SAHEB". zeebanglacinema.com. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
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