Sapan has fallen in love... again! There are many versions of the story, but in all of them Ahalya is the one who is severely punished for the infidelity. He does so. Smart. But in the retelling of the story in the film, the punishment is visited on the character based on Indra alone, while the woman is shown to be an accomplice in the seduction game. Sujoy has taken the mythical story and given a feminist twist to it in this fourteen-minute film.

Goutam instructs Indra to hold the stone and imagine himself to be Goutam, taking the mobile phone up to Ahalya. Ahalya and Indra are cursed by the sage for the former's infidelity.

A police officer searching for the reference of a missing person meets an artist and his wife. Manju is seen cleaning the ... See full summary ». Indra steps into the hallway momentarily, but then returns to the room to romantically embrace Ahalya. A stone, which is encased in glass, is also placed there. In the original tale the young and beautiful Ahalya is seduced by Indra (the king of the gods), and is cursed by much older husband sage Gautama to turn into a stone. In the end, once the suspense is revealed, Ahalya and her husband are seen in black. Ahalya speaks to Indra as if he were her husband, and instructs him to get rid of the police officer, and hurry back to bed with her. Here is a list, Spotlight On Pangong, China build-up now clear in Depsang, Is 2020 the worst year for civilisation? Pageviews for each item are divided by the aggregate number of pageviews generated by the items displayed. Ahalya serves tea to the men and subtly flirts with Indra in the presence of her husband. ALSO READ: Is Sujoy Ghosh's Ahalya inspired by Spanish film Alma?

Probably Dr. Kalpana, a psychiatrist, can help him figure that out. See high school TV and movie icons then and now, from "Dawson's Creek" and more favorites. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starring the legendary Soumitra Chatterjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury and Radhika Apte, the 14 minutes short spins a web around seduction and deceit. Cast: Radhika Apte, Soumitra Chatterjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury. His screams are unheard, as he is now trapped within a new doll, which sits with the collection of other dolls on the mantlepiece. Though it was an obvious twist, the film is a good watch for all the other elements it encapsulates. Ahalya and Indra are cursed by the sage for the former's infidelity. Radhika Apte is convincing as the beautiful Ahalya. Use the HTML below. Ahalya

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The film begins with the sound of a calling bell, and a policeman who is in search of a missing person enters the house of Goutam Sadhu, a famous artist, to question him. Each title is ranked according to its share of pageviews among the items displayed. There, he is greeted by Goutam's young and beautiful wife Ahalya. All the characters wear white outfits in the beginning of the film, and even the lamps and surroundings are in lighter shades, which is very new for a suspense-thriller. Looking for some great streaming picks? Interesting take on how are different humans dealing with this change. Migrant workers' deaths: Govt says it has no data. The much-anticipated short film Ahalya by Sujoy Ghosh is out, and it is an excellent watch because of the way it's been made, rather than the twist in the end. Can she? A tale of nine women navigating through an unusual sisterhood thrust upon them by circumstances. [1][2], The film has shades of The Collection, an episode from The Twilight Zone TV series and of Satyajit Ray's short story Professor Shonku and Strange Dolls (Professor Shonku O Ashchorjo Putul) and also of Alma, an animated short film. Set in Mumbai, Nayantara's Necklace explores the friendship between Alka and her new Dubai-returned neighbour Nayantara.

At the end of the film we reveal that the chef and people who have come over were a part of ... See full summary ». The film also has shades of Satyajit Ray's short story Professor Shonku and Strange Dolls (Professor Shonku O Aschorjo Putul).

Even for the audience with no clue about the references, the film is gripping because of all the pinches it has.

Ahalya is a 2015 Bengali short film directed by Sujoy Ghosh with Soumitra Chatterjee, Radhika Apte and Tota Roy Chowdhury playing the lead roles.

The film is a spin-off of the mythical story of Ahalya. For reprint rights: Syndications Today, Ahalya review: Sujoy Ghosh's short film is not just about the suspense. The door is opened by the gorgeous Ahalya (Radhika Apte), who is initially mistaken by the policeman as the daughter of the artist, and then he is surprised to learn that she is in fact his wife. Here’s what historians say, Rhea Chakraborty, brother Showik to stay in jail till Oct 6, judicial custody extended, NCB to send summons to Deepika Padukone in drug probe linked to Sushant death: Sources, Bhuvi reveals child-like curiosity during pandemic break, RCB skipper Virat Kohli smiling more at IPL 2020: Parthiv Patel, They love some people: Sharad Pawar says he received income tax notice, PM Modi to chair Covid review meeting with CMs of seven high-burden states, Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. Indra does not believe him initially but agrees to try it. The film is a spin-off of the mythical story of Ahalya. Ahalya calls down to her husband to bring her mobile phone to her. The film revolves around three... See full summary ».

She attributes this sudden movement to wind from the ceiling fan. As their friendship grows, Alka finds herself wanting to be more ... See full summary ». The scene cuts away to Indra being in a dark area, restrained and unable to move. Indra sees an array of realistic looking dolls on a mantlepiece, and notices that one looks almost identical to Arjun. A veteran chef of Taj Hotel calls his family and friends home for dinner on his birthday night. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.

But is his love real? But didn't people die? The film, which is produced by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, stars the legendary Soumitra Chatterjee, Radhika Apte and Tota Roy Chowdhury.

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Singh's a middle family Mr. Singh and his wife Manju have hosted a small get together in their house where the men are busy boozing and talking about the world. She then returns upstairs to her room but forgets her mobile phone on the table. All the actors have done a commendable job in the film, which has many close-up shots. Indra asks Goutam about Arjun, a model who has not been seen since working for the artist.

As he struggles, his doll falls over, and is picked up and chastised by Ahalya. The "Most Anticipated Indian Movies and Shows" widget tracks the real-time popularity of relevant pages on IMDb, and displays those that are currently generating the highest number of pageviews on IMDb. Title: The film takes elements from the mythological story of Ahalya from Ramayana but crafts a modern version of it with a spin. In the Ramayana, Ahalya, the most beautiful of Lord Bramha's creations, is a wife of a much older sage called Gautama. Kahaani films director Sujoy Ghosh’s new Bengali short film Ahalya is based on the story of a character in Hindu mythology of the same name. A young policeman, Indra Sen arrives at the home of famous ageing artist, Goutam Sadhu, to investigate the case of a missing man named Arjun. Sujoy Ghosh, who is best known for his 2012 film Kahaani, has again come up with a script which has a spooky twist in the end. And this time, it's a beautiful girl called "Kriti". The film takes elements from the mythological story of Ahalya from Ramayana but crafts a modern version of it with a spin. One of the dolls falls over, and Ahalya chastises the figure before placing back with the others. In the Ramayana, Ahalya, the most beautiful of Lord Bramha's creations, is a wife of a much older sage called Gautama. It seems a cakewalk for Soumitra Chatterjee. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.

In the original tale the young and beautiful Ahalya is seduced by Indra (the king of the gods), and is cursed by much older husband sage Gautama to turn into a stone. Lord Indra, who is attracted to her beauty, disguises himself as her husband and woos her. View production, box office, & company info, Sujoy Ghosh's Ahalya and Neeraj Pandey's Ouch to compete at Jio Filmfare Short Film Awards, Shirish Kunder to direct short film starring Manoj Bajpayee Radhika Apte Neha Sharma, YouTube India content chief: avoid 'Syndrome 52'.

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A good play on the good/bad metaphor by the director. A 13 minute film exploring two stories set inside a cafe in Kolkata, India. Was this review helpful to you? [4][5], Director Ghosh told media that there will be a sequel to this film, which scheduled to release in February 2017. He has maintained the air of mystery till the end, and fits into the role of the mischievous old husband. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. Ahalya is turned into a stone, only to thaw back into life after the touch of Lord Rama's feet. Goutam tells Indra that the stone in the glass case has magical qualities and that anybody who touches it turns into whosoever he or she wishes. Directed by Mansi Jain. Robots are fast replacing Humans in Kolkata. The motifs in the film have complemented the suspense splendidly.

Lord Indra, who is attracted to her beauty, disguises himself as her husband and woos her. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Watch Tisca Chopra in a new avatar in 'Chhuri' a short film by Mansi Jain and from the makers of Chutney starring Anurag Kashyap, Surveen Chawla.