Hirak Rajar Deshe
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| Hirak Rajar Deshe (In the kingdom of diamonds) | |
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| Directed by | Satyajit Ray |
| Produced by | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Written by | Satyajit Ray |
| Starring | Tapen Chatterjee , Rabi Ghosh, Utpal Dutta, Soumitra Chatterjee, Santosh Dutta, Promod Ganguli, Ajoy Banerjee, Kartik Chatterjee, Harindhan Mukherjee |
| Release date(s) | 1980 |
| Running time | 118 min. |
| Language | Bangla |
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Hirak Rajar Deshe is the second movie of the Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne series directed by Satyajit Ray. A unique aspect of the film is that most of the dialogues exchanged by the protagonists of the film are rhyming. The only person who did not speak in rhyme, was the teacher, symbolizing that though the thoughts of everybody else is bound, the teacher was a free-thinker. A sequel was made by Satyajit Ray's son titled Gopi Bagha Phira Alo which was a box Office flop
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[edit] Plot
The magically musical duo of Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne make a comeback in this sequel, where they are invited to the court of the Hirak Raja (The Diamond King), for their musical skills. They are to perform at the kingdom's Jubilee Celebrations.
Goopy and Bagha are bored with their lives as crown princes of Shundi and Halla. They are looking for a change, which comes in the form of a chance to visit Hirak Rajya(Land of Diamonds), known for its huge diamond mines. They jocundly set out for Hirak Rajya. But little do they know of the mechanitions of Hirok Raja(Utpal Dutt). The king is a tyrant. Diamonds and riches get pent up in his treasuries, while his subjects starve and suffer. Those who protest, are taken care of in the 'Jantarmantar', a chamber for brainwashing devised by the Gobeshok(Santosh Dutta). His ministers are mere puppets. The only enemy the king has in his land is Udayan Pandit(Soumitra Chatterjee). He is a local school teacher, but more than that he is a believer of values. The king forcefully closes his school down. Udayan flees to hide in the mountains. Meanwhile, Goopy and Bagha are on their way to Hirok Rajya. By coincidence, they meet Udayan, who intimates them of the king's true nature. The two impress Udayan with their magical powers, who plans to use them against the tyrant. Goopy and Bagha agree. The duo then head into Hirok Rajya, where they are welcomed with grandeur. They entertain the rogue king, but also start plotting the overthrow, by brainwashing the king himself! They rob the treasury(guarded by a tiger!) for bribing the guards. But the king has his tricks too. He captures Udayan and all his students, and takes them to the Jantarmantar for 'processing'. But Goopy Bagha have already reached there using their magical powers. They have also bribed the Gobeshok into their side, alonwith the guards. On reaching the Laboratory, the king and his ministers are stunned magically by Goopy's singing, and then pushed into the Jantarmantar. Job done.
[edit] Acclaim
The movie is probabaly the most influential fantasy movie of all times in Bengali movie history. Ray weaves magic with a wonderful storyline of his own creation. The screenplay is even better. Almost all dialogues are in the form of conversational verses, something that is probably unique in movie- making history. The cleverness of a great director is exuded in every scene, and considering that it is quite an old movie, it is more of a marvel.
[edit] Cast
Goopi - Tapen Chatterjee
Bagha - Rabi Ghosh
Hirak Raja - Utpal Dutt
Udayan pandit - Soumitra Chatterjee
Shundi Raja / Gobeshok - Santosh Dutta
Prohori - Kamu Mukhopadhyay
[edit] Songs
Mora Dujonai Rajar Jamai
Ar Bilombo Noy
Cholo Jai Ghure
Aha ki Ananda
Sagore Dakho Cheye
Eki Drishyo Dekhi Anyo
Himalaya
Eshe Hirok Deshe
Ghuro Nako
Paye Pori Baghmama
Nohi Jontro
Mora Goopi Bagha Dujon Bhaira Bhai
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