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{{Short description|2022 Indian Bengali-language film by Arindam Sil}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mahananda
| image = Mahananda 2022 poster.jpeg
| alt = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Arindam Sil]]
| writer = [[Arindam Sil]] Shubhendu Dasmunshi
| producer = [[Firdausul Hasan]] Probal Halder
| starring = [[Gargi Roychowdhury]] [[Debshankar Halder]] [[Ishaa Saha]] Arno Mukhopadhyay
| cinematography = Ayan Sil
| editing = Sanglap Bhowmik
| music = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| studio = Friends Communication
| distributor = SSR Cinemas
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|04|08}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| country = India
| language = Bengali
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Mahananda''''' is a 2022 Indian Bengali-language [[biographical film]] directed by [[Arindam Sil]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-18 |title=Arindam Sil on Mahasweta Devi film Mahananda: I wanted to create something that will inspire the next generation |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/arindam-sil-on-mahasweta-devi-film-mahananda-7459665/ |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The film is produced by Firdausul Hasan and Probal Halder under the banner of Friends Communication. The film is based on the life and works of the eminent writer and socio-political activist [[Mahasweta Devi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bengalis have chosen to forget Mahasweta Devi: Filmmaker Arindam Sil |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/mar/20/bengalis-have-chosen-to-forget-mahasweta-devi-filmmaker-arindam-sil-2432229.html |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film stars [[Gargi Roychowdhury]] in the title role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-02 |title=Mahananda: এলোমেলো সাদা চুল, মুখভর্তি বলিরেখা! চিনতে পারছেন এই অভিনেত্রীকে? |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/gargi-roychowdhury-looks-unrecognizable-in-the-first-look-poster-of-mahananda-film-inspired-from-mahasweta-devi-s-life-31641113058736.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102104213/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/gargi-roychowdhury-looks-unrecognizable-in-the-first-look-poster-of-mahananda-film-inspired-from-mahasweta-devi-s-life-31641113058736.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 January 2022 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}</ref>

==Plot==
Mohal Basu, an enthusiastic college student, wants to pursue her PhD research on the writer and socio-political activist Mahananda Bhattacharya. For that, she goes to Mahananda herself and a series of events occur in their lives which change Mohal mentally.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahananda (2022) - Movie {{!}} Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kolkata - BookMyShow |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kolkata/movies/mahananda/ET00325303 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=in.bookmyshow.com}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Gargi Roychowdhury]] as Mahananda Bhattacharya, an eminent writer and socio-political activist <ref>{{Cite web |title=Gargee Roychowdhury: Playing Mahashweta Devi is a milestone in my career - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/gargee-roychowdhury-playing-mahashweta-devi-is-a-milestone-in-my-career/articleshow/89148938.cms |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Debshankar Haldar]] as Bidhan Bhattacharya, husband of Mahananda Bhattacharya <ref>{{Cite web |last=সংবাদদাতা |first=নিজস্ব |title=Mahananda: জোর কদমে আবার শ্যুটিং শুরু, 'মহানন্দা' মুক্তি পাবে পুজোতেই |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/mahananda-movie-will-be-released-in-puja-shooting-resumes-dgtl/cid/1289901 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=www.anandabazar.com|language=bn}}</ref>
* [[Ishaa Saha]] as Mohal Basu, a PhD scholar who is researching on the life and works of Mahananda Bhattacharya <ref>{{Cite web |title='Mahananda' is about Mahasweta Devi's principles |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/mahananda-is-about-mahasweta-devis-principles/cid/1859280 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref>
* Arno Mukhopadhyay as Bihan, Mohal's boyfriend

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Mahananda
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 14 March 2022
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = 18:44
| language = Bengali
| label = Friends Communication
| producer =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|2SEDJenK39s|Mahananda - Full Album}}
}}
}}

All the songs are composed by Bickram Ghosh<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahananda Music Launch: মহাশ্বেতা দেবীর জীবন থেকে অনুপ্রাণিত 'মহানন্দা'! রয়েছে রবীন্দ্রসঙ্গীত থেকে আদিবাসী সুর |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/cinema-and-tv-serial-news/tollywood-bengali-cinema/video/mahananda-arindam-sil-inspired-life-indian-writer-activist-mahasweta-devi-music-launches-bickram-ghosh-composes-unique-tribal-music-suc-soc-354245-2022-03-15 |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=Aaj Tak বাংলা |language=bn}}</ref> and the lyrics are penned by Subhendu Dasmunshi.

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Rong Dhorese
| length1 = 2:34
| lyrics1 = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| music1 = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| extra1 = [[Sahana Bajpaie]]
| title2 = Amar E Poth
| length2 = 2:05
| lyrics2 = [[Rabindranath Tagore]]
| music2 = [[Rabindranath Tagore]]
| extra2 = [[Sahana Bajpaie]]
| title3 = Mati Amar
| length3 = 3:26
| lyrics3 = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| music3 = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| extra3 = [[Sahana Bajpaie]]
| title4 = Hey Ote
| length4 = 3:51
| lyrics4 = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| music4 = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| extra4 = Dipannita Acharya
| title5 = Dhanuk Uthao
| length5 = 3:16
| lyrics5 = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| music5 = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| extra5 = Timir Biswas, Dipannita Acharya
| title6 = Dhol Baje
| length6 = 0:37
| lyrics6 = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| music6 = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| extra6 = Dipannita Acharya
| title7 = Jhanshi Song
| length7 = 2:04
| lyrics7 = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| music7 = [[Bickram Ghosh]]
| extra7 = Dipannita Acharya
| total_length = {{Duration|m=18|s=44}}
}}

==Release==
The film was theatrically released on 8 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arindam Sil's next 'Mahananda' to release on April 8 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/arindam-sils-next-mahananda-to-release-on-april-8/articleshow/90226343.cms |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''Mahananda'' has received positive to mixed reviews, with critics praising its narrative structure and performances but criticizing the characterization of its protagonist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakraborty |first=Shamayita |date=2022-04-10 |title=MAHANANDA MOVIE REVIEW |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/mahananda/movie-review/90757850.cms |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=ETimes Entertainment Times}}</ref><ref name="The Times of India 2022">{{cite web | title=Mahananda Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mahananda by Times of India | website=The Times of India | date=8 April 2022 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/mahananda/movie-review/90757850.cms | access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="Sarkar 2022">{{cite web | last=Sarkar | first=Roushni | title=Mahananda review: Commendable recreation of Mahasweta Devi's life highlights need to tap her legacy | website=Cinestaan | date=10 April 2022 | url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/mahananda-43105 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410054014/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/mahananda-43105 | url-status=live | archive-date=10 April 2022 | access-date=29 July 2022}}</ref> Sandipta Bhanja of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "The heart of this film is the music of Bickram Ghosh. Which gave another dimension to 'Mahananda'. Be it the use of Santali instruments in the background music or the song 'Rong Dhorese' sung by Sahana Bajpai. 'Mahananda' once again proved that Arindam-Bickram duo has undoubtedly set another milestone in Bengali cinema music. How did the indomitable struggle of a woman, the force of her mental strength put the ruling party in confusion? If you want to know then you can watch 'Mahananda' in theatres".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/arindam-sil-helmed-gargee-roychowdhury-starrer-mahananda-review/lite/|title=পুঁজিবাদ, রাজনৈতিক স্বার্থের বিরুদ্ধে এক নারীর অদম্য লড়াইয়ের গল্প 'মহানন্দা'|work=[[The Indian Express]]|language=bn|date=9 April 2022}}</ref> Ranabir Bhattacharyya of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "The early events of Mahananda's life are especially marked on the screen. Bijan Bhattacharya's conversation with Mahasweta Devi seems to be caught effortlessly in moments of humility like those of Mahananda and Bidhan Bhattacharya. In Arno Mukhopadhyay, Ishaa Saha also catches the eye with their easy chemistry. Bickram Ghosh's music scheme has given a worthy accompaniment. And of course Sahana Bajpaie's songs should not be missed!Sabarni Das' costume design is the asset of this movie".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/review-of-bengali-film-mahananda-starring-gargi-roy-chowdhury/amp-31649504415111.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730181816/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/review-of-bengali-film-mahananda-starring-gargi-roy-chowdhury/amp-31649504415111.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 July 2022|title=Mahananda Film Reviews: পর্দার মহানন্দা কি ধারে ভারে বাস্তবের মহাশ্বেতা দেবী হয়ে উঠল? উত্তরে চমক আছে|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=bn|date=9 April 2022}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]]
[[Category:2022 Bengali-language films]]
[[Category:Friends Communication films]]
[[Category:Bengali-language biographical films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Arindam Sil]]

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