Panchlait
| Panchlait | |
|---|---|
 Panchlait Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Prem Prakash Modi |
| Written by | Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' |
| Screenplay by | Rakesh Kumar Tripathi |
| Produced by | Anup Todi Anil Somani Pramod Goyal |
| Starring | Amitosh Nagpal Anuradha Mukherjee Yashpal Sharma Rajesh Sharma Ravi Jhankal Brijendra Kala |
| Cinematography | Supratim Bhol |
| Edited by | Sanjib Datta |
| Music by | Kalyan Sen Barat |
Production company | Funtime Entertainment www |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Panchlait (transl. Lamp Used in Panchayat)[a] is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language social comedy film based on Phanishwar Nath 'Renu''s short story 'Panchlight'.[1][2] This movie directed by Prem Prakash Modi features Amitosh Nagpal, Anuradha Mukherjee, Yashpal Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Ravi Jhankal, Brijendra Kala, Lalit Parimoo, Pranay Narayan and Anurima Ghosh in important roles.[3][4] Panchlait was released on 17 November 2017.[5][6] Currently the film is streaming on MX Player.[7]
Plot[edit]
Set in a rural backdrop, Panchlait tells the story of a village community called Mahato tola, that still has no electricity.[8] The storyline is hinged on multiple and layered social interactions and an ethereal romance brewing between the lead characters. The people in this small village lives in darkness, engrossed in their own little sorrows and joys. Panchlait, also known as Petromax, plays an integral part in a villagers life and possessing one is a mark of honor. After much efforts, the villagers manage to acquire the coveted Panchlait. But the villagers are so innocent and inexperienced that they do not know how to light a simple lamp. Their lack of knowledge leads to hilarious situations. The only person who knows how to light the petromax is outcast from the village named Godhan who was falsely accused and thrown out of the Village. The rest of the story focuses on how the villagers manage to light up the village despite the shortcomings.[9][10]
Cast[edit]
The details of the cast of the film is given below.[11][12][13]
- Amitosh Nagpal as Godhan
- Anuradha Mukherjee as Munri
- Yashpal Sharma as Sarpanch Naginaa Mahto
- Rajesh Sharma as Mulgain
- Ravi Jhankal as Sardaar Jagnandan Mahto
- Brijendra Kala as Chhadidaar Aganu Mahto
- Lalit Parimoo
- Punit Tiwari
- Pranay Narayan as Deewan Judhisthir Mahto
- Iqbal Sultan as Collector Mahto
- Anurima Ghosh
- Punyadarshan Gupta
- Arup Zaigirdar
- Malini Sengupta as Gulri
- Kalpana Jha
- Nayna Bandhopadhyay as Kaneli
- Uma Basu
Music[edit]
The music director and lyricist of the film are Kalyan Sen Barat and Rakesh Kumar Tripathi respectively. The sound designing is handled by Anirban Sengupta. The songs are sung by Javed Ali, Rupankar, Anweshaa and Pt Sanjay Chakrabarty.[14][15]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony[b] | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Film Festival of India | November 2018 | Official Selection | Panchlait | Nominated | 49th International Film Festival of India |
| Jagran Film Festival | August 2018 | Indian Competition | Panchlait | Nominated | [16] |
| Habitat International Film Festival | May 2018 | Hindi Films | Panchlait | Nominated | [17] |
| Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards | May 2018 | Best Art/Cultural Film | Panchlait | Won | |
| Haryana International Film Festival | December 2017 | Best Inspiring Film | Panchlait | Won | |
| Best Director | Prem Prakash Modi | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Amitosh Nagpal | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Rakesh Kumar Tripathi | Won |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Phanishwar Nath Renu's short story on silver screen".
- ^ "Phanishwar Nath Renu's literary genius reprised on screen after 51 years".
- ^ "Films like 'Panchlait' happen once in a while: Yashpal Sharma".
- ^ "Panchlait teaser: Prem Modi's directorial might leave you with more questions than answers".
- ^ "Panchlait trailer: Prem Chand's movie looks beautiful and with great actors".
- ^ "Panchlait teaser released: A socially conscious comedy".
- ^ "Panchlait | Watch 2017 Panchlait Movie Full Online for Free Anytime - MX Player". www.mxplayer.in. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Panchlait on IMDb".
- ^ "Panchlait Story Synopsis and Review".
- ^ "Panchlait first look revealed: Prem Modi's movie seems to be very politically minded".
- ^ "Films like 'Panchlait' happen once in a while: Yashpal Sharma".
- ^ "Panchlait Release date announced".
- ^ "Panchlait Movie Cast and Crew".
- ^ "Panchlait Music was Released by ZEE Music".
- ^ "Panchlait Music Release".
- ^ "जागरण फिल्म फेस्टिवल के कारण दर्शकों तक पहुंची पंचलैट : प्रेम प्रकाश". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Habitat Film Club". www.habitatfilmclub.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
Further reading[edit]
For more information go to https://www.funtimeentertainment.in/panchlait
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