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'''''Uma''''' is 2018 | '''''Uma''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Srijit Mukherji]],<ref name="true story">{{cite web| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/uma-is-based-on-a-true-story-srijit-mukherji/articleshow/62759143.cms| title=Uma is based on a true story: Srijit Mukherji |first=Shreyanka|last=Mazumdar|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 February 2018|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> under the banner of [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Entertainment Pvt Ltd]], starring [[Sara Sengupta]] in the title role, and [[Jisshu Sengupta]], [[Anjan Dutt]], and [[Anirban Bhattacharya]].<ref name = "Tolly films">{{cite news |last=Ganguly |first=Ruman |date=1 January 2018 |title=Tolly films to look out for this year |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/tolly-films-to-look-out-for-this-year/articleshow/62325473.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 February 2018}}</ref> in lead roles. The movie was released on 1 June 2018.<ref name="ET00063261">{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com//movies/uma/ET00063261?fbrefresh=1|title=Uma Movie (2018) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in|website=BookMyShow}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In the film, a young girl, Uma | {{Long plot|section|date=October 2023}} | ||
In the film, a young girl, Uma living in [[Zürich|Zurich]], [[Switzerland]], is fighting for her life due to a [[terminal disease]]. While she went on to visit a doctor, he reveals that she has hardly two months to live. Himadri is shattered after hearing this and She wants to see [[Durga Puja]] of [[Kolkata]], the biggest celebrated festival in Bengali culture. Himadri had earlier promised Uma that he will take her to Kolkata but failed because of his busy work schedule. Himadri takes her to Kolkata to fulfil her dream by planning to set up a fake Durga Puja with the help of some movie makers Gobindo find a director called Brahmananda Chakraborty. The failed director sees this as his opportunity to create a masterpiece, by helping a dying girl. The director at first did not agree to the proposal of the father. Later after remembering his past and how he could not make his son's life a beautiful one, in the past it shows he was not a successful director as many of his movies failed to make a mark following which his wife and son separated from him, the director goes to the residency of Himadri and gives a proposal to creating the Durga Puja after a brief talk. [[Jisshu Sengupta]] agrees with the proposal and the director goes on to create a false set of Durga Puja. During this, they face many problems to make Uma's dream true. Mohitosh Sur resident of that society call it a mockery of the festival but the society members rebuff him, meanwhile the crew is facing problem that with whom Uma will live, Brahmananda tells that Uma will live with her mother, it is seen in flashback because of Himadri busy schedule Menoka was having [[Affair|extra-marital affair]] with a man named Indra a Govt Officer, after Himadri found out he divorced Menoka forcing her to leave everything including Uma who was then two years old, because as per Himadri, she cannot take the child back because of having affair after marriage as per the law, after learning about it, they finally audition for girls who will play for Uma's mother, after much failed attempts they finally find a suitable women named Marium. Meanwhile, Mohitosh tries all attempts to stop the fake festival by reaching the police but fails, he even threatens file a case in court but Gobindo bribes the lawyer brought by Mohitosh turning the tables, meanwhile Himadri bring Uma from Zürich after landing in [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], he find that electricity department has denied permission and the officer personally wants to meet Himadri, the officer is none other Indra, after a small argument Himadri leaves not long punching him in the nose, just he did when Menoka left with him, as he leaves with Uma for the pandal the decoration lights are switched on, Himadri receives a message from Indra learning about his side of story, it turned out Indra did not knew that Menoka was already married, and he had no intention to destroy anyone married life, as they reach Uma receives a grand welcome from everyone. Uma finally meets her mother (who is in reality an actress) after a long time. Meanwhile, Mohitosh after failed legal attempts, threatens Himadri with illegal way by calling a local Bihari goon, who points gun on Himadri to shoot him, but suddenly Uma come near that Bihari goon begging to leaving him, seeing Uma, the Bihari goon remembers his past, it turned out his father was killed in same way in front of his eyes when he was a kid, feeling mercy he lets go Himadri, instead he threantens Mohitosh to stay away from them. Days pass and puja celebration goes swiftly, on one night Indra comes to visit Himadri, where he tells someone is waiting for him in the car, the person is none other than Menoka who looks like is now married to Indra, on asking about Uma, he points her towards Maruim, and says even being her fake mom she is doing what a real mother need to do, eventually he leaves her, as Himadri leaves for Uma and Marium, Menoka cant do nothing but cry realizing her mistakes done in the past, Meanwhile, Mohitosh also learns about the reason behind the fake durga puja, and he decides he will do whatever he takes to fulfill Uma last wish. | |||
The plot is based on true events surrounding the life and death of Evan Leversage, who lived in [[County of Brant|St George]] in [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref name="true story"/><ref>{{cite news |author=Liam Casey |title=Evan Leversage's mom heading to India for movie inspired by his last Christmas |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/evan- | As the day of [[Dashami]] (last day of Durga Puja) arrives the crew find out that there are no junior artists, everyone including Mohitosh try their best, he even pay visit to that Bihari goon house requesting help, as the crew slowly losses hope, but not shortly the Bihari goon arrives with the required crowd needed for Durga Visarjan. Uma also arrives and celebrate, but for surprise for Brahmananda his wife and son come there to celebrate with him, as they all dance and celebrate Uma suddenly faints, in later scene we see everyone including Mahitosh, the Bihari goon and Brahmananada family bid farewell to Uma as everyone is feeling emotional as it might be the last time they will be seeing Uma. As they proceed towards airport, Himadri shows an old photograph of his and Uma actual mother, it turned out Uma in real already knew that Maaium is not her actual mother, she eventually apologizes. Himadri does nothing but cry. Few days later Marium is now living with Uma and Himadri, as doctor has approved for carrying out operation on Uma, she mails to Himadri family members about each and every experience she witnessed till now and also pray for Uma speedy recovery. | ||
The plot is based on true events surrounding the life and death of Evan Leversage, who lived in [[County of Brant|St George]] in [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref name="true story"/><ref>{{cite news |author=Liam Casey |title=Evan Leversage's mom heading to India for movie inspired by his last Christmas |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/evan-leversages-mom-heading-to-india-for-movie-inspired-by-his-last-christmas/ |newspaper=[[CTV News]] |location=[[Canada]] |date=9 April 2018 |access-date=9 May 2018 }}</ref> | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
* Sara Sengupta<ref name = "Tolly films"/> as Uma<ref name="daughter">{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=7 May 2018|title=Jisshu Sengupta's younger daughter Zara plays little Uma in Srijit Mukherji's next|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/jisshu-senguptas-younger-daughter-zara-plays-little-uma-in-srijit-mukherjis-next/articleshow/64060935.cms|access-date=8 May 2018}}</ref> | * Sara Sengupta<ref name = "Tolly films"/> as Uma<ref name="daughter">{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=7 May 2018|title=Jisshu Sengupta's younger daughter Zara plays little Uma in Srijit Mukherji's next|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/jisshu-senguptas-younger-daughter-zara-plays-little-uma-in-srijit-mukherjis-next/articleshow/64060935.cms|access-date=8 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]]<ref name = "Tolly films"/> as Himadri Sen | * [[Jisshu Sengupta]]<ref name = "Tolly films"/> as Himadri Sen | ||
* [[Anjan Dutt]]<ref name = "Tolly films"/> as Brahmananda | * [[Anjan Dutt]]<ref name = "Tolly films"/> as Brahmananda | ||
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* [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] | * [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] | ||
* Sayantani Guhathakurta | * Sayantani Guhathakurta | ||
*Beas Dhar | * Beas Dhar | ||
* [[Srijit Mukherjee]] as Indra | * [[Srijit Mukherjee]] as Indra <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/i-am-completely-in-love-with-jaya-ahsan-sayantani-guhathakurta/articleshow/64476852.cms|title=I am completely in love with Jaya Ahsan: Sayantani Guhathakurta |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-04-13}}</ref> | ||
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/i-am-completely-in-love-with-jaya-ahsan-sayantani-guhathakurta/articleshow/64476852.cms|title=I am completely in love with Jaya Ahsan: Sayantani Guhathakurta | |||
===Special appearance=== | ===Special appearance=== | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
* [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]] | * [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]] | ||
* [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] | * [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] | ||
* [[Nusrat Jahan]] | * [[Nusrat Jahan]] | ||
* [[Mimi Chakraborty]] | * [[Mimi Chakraborty]] | ||
* [[Mir Afsar Ali]] | * [[Mir Afsar Ali]] | ||
* [[Arindam Sil]] | * [[Arindam Sil]] | ||
* [[Kamaleshwar Mukherjee]] | * [[Kamaleshwar Mukherjee]] | ||
* [[Raj Chakraborty]] | * [[Raj Chakraborty]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Manoj Mitra]] | ||
}} | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| length = 27:18 | | length = 27:18 | ||
| language = Bengali | | language = Bengali | ||
| label = SVF | | label = [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]] | ||
| producer = | | producer = | ||
| chronology = Anupam Roy | | chronology = Anupam Roy | ||
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| next_title = [[Shah Jahan Regency]] | | next_title = [[Shah Jahan Regency]] | ||
| next_year = 2019 | | next_year = 2019 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| total_length ={{Duration|m=27|s=18}} | | total_length ={{Duration|m=27|s=18}} | ||
| title1 = Hariye Jawar Gaan<ref name="Neel"/> | | title1 = Hariye Jawar Gaan<ref name="Neel">{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title='Uma' first song: Anupam Roy will melt your heart with 'Hariye Jawar Gaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/uma-first-song-anupam-roy-will-melt-your-heart-with-hariye-jawar-gaan/articleshow/64027081.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 May 2018 |access-date=9 May 2018 }}</ref> | ||
| extra1 = Anupam Roy | | extra1 = Anupam Roy | ||
| length1 = 03:49 <ref>{{YouTube|id=9s7_dnARi6o}}</ref> | | length1 = 03:49 <ref>{{YouTube|id=9s7_dnARi6o}}</ref> | ||
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| length2 = 05:17 <ref>{{YouTube|id=tgECLCCGT_M}}</ref> | | length2 = 05:17 <ref>{{YouTube|id=tgECLCCGT_M}}</ref> | ||
| title3 = Jaago Uma<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/srijits-film-uma-hits-the-right-notes-with-the-song-jaago-uma/articleshow/63881088.cms|title=Srijit's film Uma hits the right notes with the song 'Jaago Uma' | | title3 = Jaago Uma<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/srijits-film-uma-hits-the-right-notes-with-the-song-jaago-uma/articleshow/63881088.cms|title=Srijit's film Uma hits the right notes with the song 'Jaago Uma' |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
| extra3 = [[Rupankar Bagchi]] | | extra3 = [[Rupankar Bagchi]] | ||
| length3 = 05:17 <ref>{{YouTube|id=OWhOsOHQjY0}}</ref> | | length3 = 05:17 <ref>{{YouTube|id=OWhOsOHQjY0}}</ref> | ||
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{{Srijit Mukherji}} | {{Srijit Mukherji}} | ||
{{Shree Venkatesh Films}} | |||
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[[Category:2018 films]] | [[Category:2018 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2018 Bengali-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Srijit Mukherji]] | [[Category:Films directed by Srijit Mukherji]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Anupam Roy]] | |||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:2018 drama films]] | [[Category:2018 drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Durga Puja in popular culture]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:06, 4 March 2026
| Uma | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | Srijit Mukherji |
| Produced by | Shrikant Mohta Mahendra Soni |
| Written by | Srijit Mukherjee |
| Screenplay by | Srijit Mukherjee |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Anupam Roy |
| Edited by | Pronoy Dasgupta |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | SVF Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ₹1.8 crore[citation needed] |
| Box office | ₹3.6 crore[citation needed] |
Uma is a 2018 Indian Bengali-language drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji,[1] under the banner of SVF Entertainment Pvt Ltd, starring Sara Sengupta in the title role, and Jisshu Sengupta, Anjan Dutt, and Anirban Bhattacharya.[2] in lead roles. The movie was released on 1 June 2018.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This section's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. (October 2023) |
In the film, a young girl, Uma living in Zurich, Switzerland, is fighting for her life due to a terminal disease. While she went on to visit a doctor, he reveals that she has hardly two months to live. Himadri is shattered after hearing this and She wants to see Durga Puja of Kolkata, the biggest celebrated festival in Bengali culture. Himadri had earlier promised Uma that he will take her to Kolkata but failed because of his busy work schedule. Himadri takes her to Kolkata to fulfil her dream by planning to set up a fake Durga Puja with the help of some movie makers Gobindo find a director called Brahmananda Chakraborty. The failed director sees this as his opportunity to create a masterpiece, by helping a dying girl. The director at first did not agree to the proposal of the father. Later after remembering his past and how he could not make his son's life a beautiful one, in the past it shows he was not a successful director as many of his movies failed to make a mark following which his wife and son separated from him, the director goes to the residency of Himadri and gives a proposal to creating the Durga Puja after a brief talk. Jisshu Sengupta agrees with the proposal and the director goes on to create a false set of Durga Puja. During this, they face many problems to make Uma's dream true. Mohitosh Sur resident of that society call it a mockery of the festival but the society members rebuff him, meanwhile the crew is facing problem that with whom Uma will live, Brahmananda tells that Uma will live with her mother, it is seen in flashback because of Himadri busy schedule Menoka was having extra-marital affair with a man named Indra a Govt Officer, after Himadri found out he divorced Menoka forcing her to leave everything including Uma who was then two years old, because as per Himadri, she cannot take the child back because of having affair after marriage as per the law, after learning about it, they finally audition for girls who will play for Uma's mother, after much failed attempts they finally find a suitable women named Marium. Meanwhile, Mohitosh tries all attempts to stop the fake festival by reaching the police but fails, he even threatens file a case in court but Gobindo bribes the lawyer brought by Mohitosh turning the tables, meanwhile Himadri bring Uma from Zürich after landing in Kolkata, he find that electricity department has denied permission and the officer personally wants to meet Himadri, the officer is none other Indra, after a small argument Himadri leaves not long punching him in the nose, just he did when Menoka left with him, as he leaves with Uma for the pandal the decoration lights are switched on, Himadri receives a message from Indra learning about his side of story, it turned out Indra did not knew that Menoka was already married, and he had no intention to destroy anyone married life, as they reach Uma receives a grand welcome from everyone. Uma finally meets her mother (who is in reality an actress) after a long time. Meanwhile, Mohitosh after failed legal attempts, threatens Himadri with illegal way by calling a local Bihari goon, who points gun on Himadri to shoot him, but suddenly Uma come near that Bihari goon begging to leaving him, seeing Uma, the Bihari goon remembers his past, it turned out his father was killed in same way in front of his eyes when he was a kid, feeling mercy he lets go Himadri, instead he threantens Mohitosh to stay away from them. Days pass and puja celebration goes swiftly, on one night Indra comes to visit Himadri, where he tells someone is waiting for him in the car, the person is none other than Menoka who looks like is now married to Indra, on asking about Uma, he points her towards Maruim, and says even being her fake mom she is doing what a real mother need to do, eventually he leaves her, as Himadri leaves for Uma and Marium, Menoka cant do nothing but cry realizing her mistakes done in the past, Meanwhile, Mohitosh also learns about the reason behind the fake durga puja, and he decides he will do whatever he takes to fulfill Uma last wish.
As the day of Dashami (last day of Durga Puja) arrives the crew find out that there are no junior artists, everyone including Mohitosh try their best, he even pay visit to that Bihari goon house requesting help, as the crew slowly losses hope, but not shortly the Bihari goon arrives with the required crowd needed for Durga Visarjan. Uma also arrives and celebrate, but for surprise for Brahmananda his wife and son come there to celebrate with him, as they all dance and celebrate Uma suddenly faints, in later scene we see everyone including Mahitosh, the Bihari goon and Brahmananada family bid farewell to Uma as everyone is feeling emotional as it might be the last time they will be seeing Uma. As they proceed towards airport, Himadri shows an old photograph of his and Uma actual mother, it turned out Uma in real already knew that Maaium is not her actual mother, she eventually apologizes. Himadri does nothing but cry. Few days later Marium is now living with Uma and Himadri, as doctor has approved for carrying out operation on Uma, she mails to Himadri family members about each and every experience she witnessed till now and also pray for Uma speedy recovery.
The plot is based on true events surrounding the life and death of Evan Leversage, who lived in St George in Ontario, Canada.[1][4]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sara Sengupta[2] as Uma[5]
- Jisshu Sengupta[2] as Himadri Sen
- Anjan Dutt[2] as Brahmananda
- Srabanti Chatterjee[2] as Mariyam (Acting as Menoka, the mother of Uma)
- Sayantika Banerjee[2] as Menoka (Real mother of Uma)
- Rudranil Ghosh[2] as Gobindo
- Anirban Bhattacharya[6] as Mohitosh Sur
- Babul Supriyo as Mahesh [7]
- Gargi Roychowdhury as Medha
- Sujan Mukhopadhyay as Barun
- Nibedita Mukherjee as Meera
- Abhijit Guha
- Ambarish Bhattacharya
- Sayantani Guhathakurta
- Beas Dhar
- Srijit Mukherjee as Indra [8]
Special appearance[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Uma | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 21 May 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 27:18 | |||
| Language | Bengali | |||
| Label | SVF | |||
| Anupam Roy chronology | ||||
| ||||
The music and lyrics of the film are composed by Anupam Roy.[9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hariye Jawar Gaan[10]" | Anupam Roy | 03:49 [11] |
| 2. | "Aaloshyo" | Surangana Bandyopadhyay | 05:17 [12] |
| 3. | "Jaago Uma[13]" | Rupankar Bagchi | 05:17 [14] |
| 4. | "Ure Jaak" | Anupam Roy | 04:28 |
| 5. | "Esho Bondhu (Male)" | Sidhu (Siddhartha Ray) & Pota (Abhijit Barman)[15] | 04:10 [16] |
| 6. | "Esho Bondhu (Female)" | Ujjaini Mukherjee Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury | 04:12 [16] |
| Total length: | 27:18 | ||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mazumdar, Shreyanka (3 February 2018). "Uma is based on a true story: Srijit Mukherji". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Ganguly, Ruman (1 January 2018). "Tolly films to look out for this year". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ↑ "Uma Movie (2018) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in". BookMyShow.
- ↑ Liam Casey (9 April 2018). "Evan Leversage's mom heading to India for movie inspired by his last Christmas". CTV News. Canada. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "Jisshu Sengupta's younger daughter Zara plays little Uma in Srijit Mukherji's next". The Times of India. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ↑ "Mahesh Bhatt is all praise for 'Uma'". The Times of India. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ↑ "Uma's poster will be revealed tomorrow". The Times of India. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "I am completely in love with Jaya Ahsan: Sayantani Guhathakurta". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ↑ Shreyanka Mazumdar (14 May 2018). "Aaloshyo from Uma is an unforgettable emotional song". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ↑ "'Uma' first song: Anupam Roy will melt your heart with 'Hariye Jawar Gaan'". The Times of India. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ Video at YouTube
- ↑ Video at YouTube
- ↑ "Srijit's film Uma hits the right notes with the song 'Jaago Uma'". The Times of India.
- ↑ Video at YouTube
- ↑ "'Uma' new song: Latest track 'Esho Bondhu' reunites two old friends Sidhu and Pota". The Times of India. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Video at YouTube