tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post3078003297649607479..comments2024-02-20T13:18:21.481-08:00Comments on The films and me: Impeccable imposter (Mahapurush from Kapurush O Mahapurush)Sharmi Adhikaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-79717591717589656242014-08-26T00:19:08.265-07:002014-08-26T00:19:08.265-07:00<>
Among all the Ray's movies I have se...<><br /><br />Among all the Ray's movies I have seen, this was the weakest one for me. What is the premise of this movie? A man who could not make his life changing decision in a minute because his lover wants him to under pressure? How does that make him a coward? Thats an extreme position to take and severely judgemental. And consequently Madhabi decides to live her life in pain and hkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613288433355059259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-21417036661187617982012-07-03T00:41:22.913-07:002012-07-03T00:41:22.913-07:00@Yves: Please please do. It's a rollicking del...@Yves: Please please do. It's a rollicking delight!!Sharmi Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-25883287183857392322012-07-02T11:54:15.056-07:002012-07-02T11:54:15.056-07:00I'll let you know about my impression as soon ...I'll let you know about my impression as soon as I've watched it!!! And of course I'll come here and read your thoughts.<br />yvesyveshttp://www.letstalkaboutbollywood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-5992842683236604872011-04-13T03:23:08.027-07:002011-04-13T03:23:08.027-07:00@Anirban: This film is one of my favourites. It...@Anirban: This film is one of my favourites. It's strong yet so subtle with all its hilarity :)Sharmi Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-91672004252143098212011-04-13T03:21:03.970-07:002011-04-13T03:21:03.970-07:00The Santosh Dutta character in the original story ...The Santosh Dutta character in the original story by Parashuram was funny in it self with his grass-boiling experiments but Ray made it even better by simply making him stammer - Ba..Ba..Ba..Bagra dichhe!!<br /><br />And it's amazing how Ray sticks to the original dialogues of the story almost entirely and also makes a movie so charming. But the final line in the story was funnier - "anirbannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-82342316579408829472011-02-04T10:10:49.089-08:002011-02-04T10:10:49.089-08:00@Shilpi: Yes, I totally second your comment :)@Shilpi: Yes, I totally second your comment :)Sharmi Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-17777484358500134732011-02-04T06:25:47.974-08:002011-02-04T06:25:47.974-08:00This was one hilarious film, timeless film.This was one hilarious film, timeless film.Shilpi Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17815522172951304358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-35697026435282310352011-02-02T22:16:42.548-08:002011-02-02T22:16:42.548-08:00@Pacifist: No no, it is very much a story. A super...@Pacifist: No no, it is very much a story. A superb film. The first part of this two-part film is Kapurush and the second part is Mahapurush. You might get a subtitled VCD too. The first disc will have the first part and the second disc the second one. It's a unique combo. Try try them, they are exemplary works by Ray :)Sharmi Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-64259329764472231362011-02-02T22:11:54.729-08:002011-02-02T22:11:54.729-08:00Does it have a story or is it a collection of happ...Does it have a story or is it a collection of happenings? Looks very unique and interesting. Well, it 'is' Satyajit Ray after all.<br />Such themes tend to have witty dialogues which is a major part of such a film.<br />So, hope a subtitled copy exists somewhere. Thanks Sharmi.<br /><br />pacifistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-1618091590130853042011-02-02T21:50:51.356-08:002011-02-02T21:50:51.356-08:00@Dustedoff: Though Gitali Roy does not have much o...@Dustedoff: Though Gitali Roy does not have much of a role in this film, she is the reason why Satyaranjan wants Nibaranda to act fast. This is a hilarious feast. Enjoy it :)Sharmi Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-25813124273660678642011-02-02T21:49:45.011-08:002011-02-02T21:49:45.011-08:00@Nimish: Hello and welcome. Yes, that is the magic...@Nimish: Hello and welcome. Yes, that is the magic of Satyajit Ray. Everything is so subtle yet delightful. Another fantastic such comedy is Parash Pathar. :)Sharmi Adhikaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083912570793692960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-12800202861548133082011-02-02T21:19:06.696-08:002011-02-02T21:19:06.696-08:00Coincidence, I was reading about this film only th...Coincidence, I was reading about this film only the other day - and that because of Chiriakhana (which also featured Gitali Roy - I found her so interesting, I went and checked out her filmography). But the bit I read about Mahapurush didn't give me much incentive to watch the film. Your review did! I'm now off to add this to my list of must-watch films! Thank you. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198562188041424715.post-75171941216724558192011-02-02T19:15:33.084-08:002011-02-02T19:15:33.084-08:00oho how much I love this movie. Infact I am watchi...oho how much I love this movie. Infact I am watching it again as I read your post. I just love the way Ray looks at the religious/spritual quirks of the society with an affection, an almost benevolance which is free of any condescension or preaching. He allowas us to look and laugh at ourselves without making us feel like fools.Nimishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592081268380375309noreply@blogger.com