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| based_on = {{based on|''Anukul''|[[Satyajit Ray]]}} | | based_on = {{based on|''Anukul''|[[Satyajit Ray]]}} | ||
| starring = [[Parambrata Chatterjee]]<br>[[Saurabh Shukla]] | | starring = [[Parambrata Chatterjee]]<br />[[Saurabh Shukla]] | ||
| producer = Sujoy Ghosh | | producer = Sujoy Ghosh | ||
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| language = [[Hindi]] | | language = [[Hindi]] | ||
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'''''Anukul''''' is a [[2017 in film|2017]] Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[short film]] directed by [[Sujoy Ghosh]] with [[Parambrata Chatterjee]] and | '''''Anukul''''' is a [[2017 in film|2017]] Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[science fiction]] [[drama]] [[short film]] directed by [[Sujoy Ghosh]] with [[Parambrata Chatterjee]] and [[Saurabh Shukla]] in the lead roles.<ref name="toi">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/parambrata-saurabh-shukla-in-sujoy-ghoshs-short-anukul/articleshow/58911650.cms|title=Parambrata, Saurabh Shukla in Sujoy Ghosh's short, Anukul - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It is based on the eponymous short story written by [[Satyajit Ray]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sujoy-ghosh-to-make-short-film-on-satyajit-ray-story-4584246/|title=Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray story|date=24 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sujoy-ghosh-make-short-film-satyajit-rays-anukul/|title=Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray's Anukul - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|date=24 March 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Nikunj Chaturvedi | Nikunj Chaturvedi, a [[Hindi language|Hindi]], buys an [[Android (robot)|android]] from a salesperson of [[Chowringhee]] Robot Supply Corp. Before buying it, Nikunj Babu is warned by the salesperson not to hit the android named Anukul. | ||
A few days later, Nikunj Babu's cousin brother Ratan | A few days later, Nikunj Babu's cousin brother Ratan visits Nikunj Babu at his home. He is surprised to see that his brother had bought a robot. Since he had recently been fired from his workplace due to complications with androids, the enraged Ratan proceeds to hit Anukul in the head with a clothing [[Clothes iron|iron]], causing Anukul to shut down. | ||
In a different visit to his cousin brother's house, Ratan tells Nikunj Babu that he had become | In a different visit to his [[cousin]] brother's house, Ratan tells Nikunj Babu (who has recently lost his job due to a much-smarter and more efficient android) that he had become rich by inheriting the wealth from a recently deceased relative. While Nikunj Babu is away, the drunk Ratan again attempts to abuse the android, forcing Anukul to electrocute him with a high voltage electric spark, resulting in his untimely demise. The doctor, who examines Ratan, claims that he died from a heart attack. | ||
A lawyer | A lawyer visits Nikunj Babu at his home from whom Nikunj Babu learns that he has inherited Ratan's whole wealth, as he is the only living [[next of kin]]. He is surprised to know that the value of his newly discovered wealth is {{INR}}11.5 [[crore]]. Nikunj Babu and Anukul briefly exchange glances, as the film ends. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Parambrata Chatterjee]] as Anukul, a [[ | *[[Parambrata Chatterjee]] as Anukul, a [[humanoid robot]] who has human-like thinking. | ||
*[[Saurabh Shukla]] as Nikunj Chaturvedi, a school teacher and the owner of Anukul. | *[[Saurabh Shukla]] as Nikunj Chaturvedi, a school teacher and the owner of Anukul. | ||
*[[Kharaj Mukherjee]]<ref name="toi"/> as Ratan, the cousin brother of Nikunj Babu. | *[[Kharaj Mukherjee]]<ref name="toi"/> as Ratan, the cousin brother of Nikunj Babu. | ||
*[[Kanchan Mullick]] as Kanchan Khatmal, the president of Human Servants Association. | *[[Kanchan Mullick]] as Kanchan Khatmal, the president of Human Servants Association. | ||
*[[Barun Chanda]] as the Lawyer | *[[Barun Chanda]] as the unnamed [[Lawyer]] | ||
*[[Ekavali Khanna]] as the CRS salesperson | *[[Ekavali Khanna]] as the CRS salesperson | ||
*Dr. Ranjan Raychowdhury as himself | *Dr. Ranjan Raychowdhury as himself | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Director [[Sujoy Ghosh]] wanted to make ''Anukul'' after the success of his 2015 short film ''[[Ahalya (2015 film)|Ahalya]]''. He had initially cast [[Ronodeep Bose]] for the role of Anukul. But, the actor met with a bike accident and slipped into coma. Ghosh had also thought of casting [[Abir Chatterjee]] and [[Jisshu Sengupta]] for the role,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/after-ahalya-sujoy-back-with-short-based-on-ray-story/articleshow/57793597.cms|title=After Ahalya, Sujoy back with short based on Ray story - Times of India}}</ref> but that did not go through. So, Ghosh had to shelve the project. After some time, the project was re-opened and Ghosh started to shoot Anukul with a brand new cast. Starring in the short film are [[Kharaj Mukherjee]], [[Saurabh Shukla]] and [[Parambrata Chatterjee]].<ref name="toi" /> | Director [[Sujoy Ghosh]] wanted to make ''Anukul'' after the success of his 2015 short film ''[[Ahalya (2015 film)|Ahalya]]''. He had initially cast [[Ronodeep Bose]] for the role of Anukul. But, the actor met with a bike accident and slipped into coma. Ghosh had also thought of casting [[Abir Chatterjee]] and [[Jisshu Sengupta]] for the role,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/after-ahalya-sujoy-back-with-short-based-on-ray-story/articleshow/57793597.cms|title=After Ahalya, Sujoy back with short based on Ray story - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> but that did not go through. So, Ghosh had to shelve the project. After some time, the project was re-opened and Ghosh started to shoot Anukul with a brand new cast. Starring in the short film are [[Kharaj Mukherjee]], [[Saurabh Shukla]] and [[Parambrata Chatterjee]].<ref name="toi" /> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The film gained above 100,000 views within 24 hours of its release.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mqIgdae5I</ref> | The film gained above 100,000 views within 24 hours of its release.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/J2mqIgdae5I Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20171007030608/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mqIgdae5I Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mqIgdae5I| title = Anukul {{!}} Satyajit Ray {{!}} Sujoy Ghosh I Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
The short film has received positive responses from the critics around [[India]].<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sujoy-ghosh-anukul-short-film-digital-platform-demands-a-greater-amount-of-dedication-and-hard-work-4874570/</ref><ref>https://thereel.scroll.in/853026/in-anukul-sujoy-ghosh-does-a-fine-job-of-adapting-satyajit-rays-sci-fi-short-story</ref><ref>http://eisamay.indiatimes.com/entertainment/cinema/sujoy-ghosh-directs-his-latest-short-film-on-rays-anukul/articleshow/60944192.cms</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' said, "The short film makes one think about the possibilities that are on the verge of becoming a reality and Ghosh’s haunting tone in some parts of the film leaves you with an eerie feeling. It makes one wonder that if this is the future we’re actively stepping into, then the race for survival is going to turn even more brutal but only for those who are | The short film has received positive responses from the critics around [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sujoy-ghosh-anukul-short-film-digital-platform-demands-a-greater-amount-of-dedication-and-hard-work-4874570/|title=Sujoy Ghosh: Digital platform demands a greater amount of dedication and hard work|date=4 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/853026/in-anukul-sujoy-ghosh-does-a-fine-job-of-adapting-satyajit-rays-sci-fi-short-story|title = In 'Anukul', Sujoy Ghosh does a fine job of adapting Satyajit Ray's sci-fi short story}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eisamay.indiatimes.com/entertainment/cinema/sujoy-ghosh-directs-his-latest-short-film-on-rays-anukul/articleshow/60944192.cms|title=ফের সত্যজিত্ ম্যাজিক! মুক্তি পেল সুজয় ঘোষের 'অনুকূল'}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' said, "The short film makes one think about the possibilities that are on the verge of becoming a reality and Ghosh’s haunting tone in some parts of the film leaves you with an eerie feeling. It makes one wonder that if this is the future we’re actively stepping into, then the race for survival is going to turn even more brutal but only for those who are unwilling to welcome it."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/anukul-short-film-sujoy-ghosh-review-4877111/|title = Anukul review: Sujoy Ghosh's adaptation of Satyajit Ray's story takes you to an inevitable dystopian future|date = 6 October 2017}}</ref> A notable Indian actor, [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amitabh Bacchan]], has praised the short film.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-amitabh-bachchan-lauds-sujoy-ghosh-short-film-anukul-calls-it-unique-satyajit-ray-story-405094| title = Amitabh Bachchan lauds Sujoy Ghosh's short film Anukul, calls it unique Satyajit Ray story {{!}} Bollywood News – India TV| date = 6 October 2017}}</ref> [[Hindustan Times]] said, "Both Saurabh and Parambrata give understated performances, in sync with the mood of the film. And, without saying much, the climax leaves us in a dilemma - should we judge the characters for what they did or should we applaud their presence of mind?".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/anukul-sujoy-ghosh-brings-satyajit-ray-dystopian-world-alive-in-a-dark-edgy-film-watch-it-here/story-vRTnPIQpCrZlwwN11jrWcN.html|title=Anukul: Sujoy Ghosh brings Satyajit Ray dystopian world alive in a dark, edgy film. Watch it here|date=6 October 2017}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mqIgdae5I&t=3s ''Anukul''] on [[YouTube]] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mqIgdae5I&t=3s ''Anukul''] on [[YouTube]] | ||
*{{ | *{{IMDb title|tt7493710}} | ||
{{Sujoy Ghosh}} | {{Sujoy Ghosh}} | ||
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[[Category:2017 films]] | [[Category:2017 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian short films]] | [[Category:Indian short films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian science fiction films]] | [[Category:Indian science fiction films]] | ||
[[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]] | [[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:31, 27 June 2022
| Anukul | |
|---|---|
 Poster of the film | |
| Directed by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Produced by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Screenplay by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Based on | Anukul by Satyajit Ray |
| Starring | Parambrata Chatterjee Saurabh Shukla |
| Edited by | Namrata Rao |
Production company | Boundscript Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 21 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Anukul is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language science fiction drama short film directed by Sujoy Ghosh with Parambrata Chatterjee and Saurabh Shukla in the lead roles.[1] It is based on the eponymous short story written by Satyajit Ray.[2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Nikunj Chaturvedi, a Hindi, buys an android from a salesperson of Chowringhee Robot Supply Corp. Before buying it, Nikunj Babu is warned by the salesperson not to hit the android named Anukul.
A few days later, Nikunj Babu's cousin brother Ratan visits Nikunj Babu at his home. He is surprised to see that his brother had bought a robot. Since he had recently been fired from his workplace due to complications with androids, the enraged Ratan proceeds to hit Anukul in the head with a clothing iron, causing Anukul to shut down.
In a different visit to his cousin brother's house, Ratan tells Nikunj Babu (who has recently lost his job due to a much-smarter and more efficient android) that he had become rich by inheriting the wealth from a recently deceased relative. While Nikunj Babu is away, the drunk Ratan again attempts to abuse the android, forcing Anukul to electrocute him with a high voltage electric spark, resulting in his untimely demise. The doctor, who examines Ratan, claims that he died from a heart attack.
A lawyer visits Nikunj Babu at his home from whom Nikunj Babu learns that he has inherited Ratan's whole wealth, as he is the only living next of kin. He is surprised to know that the value of his newly discovered wealth is ₹11.5 crore. Nikunj Babu and Anukul briefly exchange glances, as the film ends.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Parambrata Chatterjee as Anukul, a humanoid robot who has human-like thinking.
- Saurabh Shukla as Nikunj Chaturvedi, a school teacher and the owner of Anukul.
- Kharaj Mukherjee[1] as Ratan, the cousin brother of Nikunj Babu.
- Kanchan Mullick as Kanchan Khatmal, the president of Human Servants Association.
- Barun Chanda as the unnamed Lawyer
- Ekavali Khanna as the CRS salesperson
- Dr. Ranjan Raychowdhury as himself
Production[edit | edit source]
Director Sujoy Ghosh wanted to make Anukul after the success of his 2015 short film Ahalya. He had initially cast Ronodeep Bose for the role of Anukul. But, the actor met with a bike accident and slipped into coma. Ghosh had also thought of casting Abir Chatterjee and Jisshu Sengupta for the role,[4] but that did not go through. So, Ghosh had to shelve the project. After some time, the project was re-opened and Ghosh started to shoot Anukul with a brand new cast. Starring in the short film are Kharaj Mukherjee, Saurabh Shukla and Parambrata Chatterjee.[1]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film gained above 100,000 views within 24 hours of its release.[5]
The short film has received positive responses from the critics around India.[6][7][8] The Indian Express said, "The short film makes one think about the possibilities that are on the verge of becoming a reality and Ghosh’s haunting tone in some parts of the film leaves you with an eerie feeling. It makes one wonder that if this is the future we’re actively stepping into, then the race for survival is going to turn even more brutal but only for those who are unwilling to welcome it."[9] A notable Indian actor, Amitabh Bacchan, has praised the short film.[10] Hindustan Times said, "Both Saurabh and Parambrata give understated performances, in sync with the mood of the film. And, without saying much, the climax leaves us in a dilemma - should we judge the characters for what they did or should we applaud their presence of mind?".[11]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Parambrata, Saurabh Shukla in Sujoy Ghosh's short, Anukul - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray story". 24 March 2017.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (24 March 2017). "Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray's Anukul - Bollywood Hungama".
- ↑ "After Ahalya, Sujoy back with short based on Ray story - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Anukul | Satyajit Ray | Sujoy Ghosh I Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films". YouTube.
- ↑ "Sujoy Ghosh: Digital platform demands a greater amount of dedication and hard work". 4 October 2017.
- ↑ "In 'Anukul', Sujoy Ghosh does a fine job of adapting Satyajit Ray's sci-fi short story".
- ↑ "ফের সত্যজিত্ ম্যাজিক! মুক্তি পেল সুজয় ঘোষের 'অনুকূল'".
- ↑ "Anukul review: Sujoy Ghosh's adaptation of Satyajit Ray's story takes you to an inevitable dystopian future". 6 October 2017.
- ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan lauds Sujoy Ghosh's short film Anukul, calls it unique Satyajit Ray story | Bollywood News – India TV". 6 October 2017.
- ↑ "Anukul: Sujoy Ghosh brings Satyajit Ray dystopian world alive in a dark, edgy film. Watch it here". 6 October 2017.
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