Santali cinema

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Santali cinema has its presence in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, parts of Nepal, Jhapa District &Morang District, where the Santhal people live. Santali is the language in which Santali films are made.

History

Although least initiatives have been taken to support Santali cinema,[1][2][3] allowing it to prosper, only three films to date have managed to make it to the big screen As of 2013. "Chando Likhon"[4][5][6][7] which released in the year 2001, was the first film to be made on 35 mm, second on this series was "Sagun Ena Sohag Dular" (2003),[8] the story of which was loosely the same as of the Bollywood film Nadiya Ke Paar. "Jewee Jurie"(Life Partner)(2009),[9] [10] produced by SBT Movie Craft was released widely in the states of Jharkhand, Orissa & other states.

Overview

Santali cinema has not been able to create an identity as a film industry like most other cinema's in India. Every year about 8 to 10 films are made, and are released directly, on CDs only. None of them are released in cinema halls, due to low budget and least support of state government in development of the cinema. Music albums are preferred over video films, as the budget is very low and production cost is easily recovered. The number of these ranges from 10 to 20. Santali cinema has a good scope in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam and Orissa as the majority of its viewers reside in these regions.

Present status

As there is no Film Development corporation in Jharkhand, Santali film industry is not on a remarkable position, & due to this, films & music albums are made less in number & distributed inefficiently, due to cost & other reasons.

Jharkhand, Dhanbad and its nearby areas does not even have proper cinema halls whose rates are very low compared to Multiplexes all over India. So releasing a film in cinema halls is not quite profitable.

Budget

To make a regional language film in celluloid, the costs would be around Rs 10 to 12 lakh whereas with a meagre budget of Rs 2 lakh, a digital mode film can be made. Not only that such a film can also be completed within a very short period as compared to celluloid cinema.[11] Also making a low budget film is reasonable as the cost can be easily recovered.

Notable Santali Films

Chando Likhon (The Script Of God)(2001) - first film to be made on 35 mm [6] [7]

Sagun Ena Sohag Dulare (The victory of true love)(2003)

Hai Re Aree Chali (Alas! Our Customs)(2004) [5][12]

Jewee Jurie (2009)

Sita Nala Re Sagun Supari - Screened at the second edition of Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival,2008 [13] [14] [15]

Poran Porayni[16]

Bir Manani [17]

Mogod Dulaar (Love Unexpressed)(2009), produced under the banner of Rahla Entertainment,[18]

Mayajhali

Jan Gan Man

Mohiniah Maya Jalam

Bonga Dare

Jangguru

Inspector Kishun

Meredh Kolja [Dubbed from(Telugu)]

Notable Persons

Prem Marandi [5]

Jeetrai Hansda [19]

Ritesh Tudu [20]

Jewee Jurie—Crew [2]
Director - Ajay Routray
Producer - Sohagi Majhi Rusika
Production House - SBT Movie Craft
Scriptwriter - Pratima Hota
Music Director - Abhijit Mazumdar

Apart from that many santhali youths are trying to contribute Santhali Cinema,graduated from Film and Television Institute of India(FTII), Pune & Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute of India(SRFTI), Kolkata

Krishna Kumar Soren - (Cinematographer) FTII, Pune
[21]

Seral Murmu - (Editing) FTII, Pune
[22]

Divya Hansda - (Editing) SRFTI, Kolkata
[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Santali films not getting government help: AISFA - NewsReporter.in". newsreporter.in. Retrieved September 27, 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Santali films not getting government help: AISFA - PTI". moneycontrol.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Santali films not getting government help: AISFA - Itvnewsindia.com". itvnewsindia.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Chando Likhon (2001)". nthwall.com. Retrieved September 27, 2013. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "'Santhals set for film debut'". telegraphindia.com. December 29, 2003. Retrieved 28 September 2013. "...The 30-something Marandi, who played the role of director, producer and cinematographer of the first full-fledged Santhali feature film Haire Aricheli (alas! our customs), could barely contain his excitement while speaking about his dream project at a press conference today. ...An ardent Amitabh Bachhan admirer and a die-hard Mahesh Bhatt fan, Marandi already has a band of loyal followers among Santhals. His first offering, Chando Likhan (the script of god) was a huge success in Santhal-dominated areas in eastern India." 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "'Bigger Santhali film fest'". telegraphindia.com. March 18, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "The AISFA special award will be given jointly to Bengali filmmaker Umesh Mardi and late actress Malho Mardi, who earned acclaim for her performance in Chando Likhon (first Santhali film made in 35mm). Malho, a resident of Baridih, died recently after sustaining burn injuries at her residence." 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "'Santhali film stars feted '". telegraphindia.com. April 16, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "Bengali film-maker Umesh Mardi and late actress Malho Mardi, who earned acclaim for her performance in Chando Likhon (first Santhali film made in 35mm), were jointly honoured with the AISFA special award." 
  8. ↑ "'Soren’s celluloid party '". telegraphindia.com. November 3, 2003. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "The premier of the Santhali film, “Saguna Ena Suhag Dulare (The victory of true love)” at Rajendra Auditorium today was star-studded event with JMM chief Sibu Soren among the audience." 
  9. ↑ "'Santali film to be released soon'". hindu.com. Mar 03, 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2013. "...Much to the cheer and excitement of the large Santali tribal population of the State, Orissa will have its first full-length feature film in Santali language soon." 
  10. ↑ "'Orissa celluloid salute to Santhali'". telegraphindia.com. March 9, 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2013. "...Jewee Jurie, a love story written by Pratima Hota, is scheduled for release sometime in October." 
  11. ↑ "'Tech tools star in Santhali films'". telegraphindia.com. April 19, 2008. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "Trade analysts reveal that to make a regional language film in celluloid, the costs would be around Rs 10 to 12 lakh whereas with a meagre budget of Rs 2 lakh, a digital mode film can be made. Not only that such a film can also be completed within a very short period as compared to celluloid cinema." 
  12. ↑ "'Creative leap for steel city actor'". telegraphindia.com. December 11, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "...Madhvendra who is interested in promoting young talents from Jamshedpur, organised career counselling programmes for aspirants from steel city willing to try their luck in cinema in 2003 and 2004. He has also financed two Santhali films, Sagun Ena Suhag Dulad and Hai Re Aree Chaili in 2004." 
  13. ↑ "'First international platform for Santhali film- Dashrath Hansdah’s award-winning work to be screened at Nepal festival for indigenous movies '". telegraphindia.com. May 31, 2008. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "For the first time, a Santhali movie is going to be screened at an international film festival.Sitanala Re Sagun Supari, which won an award at the Santhali Film Fare festival, would be screened at the second edition of Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival, between June 5 and 8." 
  14. ↑ "'Santhali film a huge hit'". yahoo.com. September 15, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2013. ""Ranchi is not a Santhal belt. So yes, I had not expected such an overwhelming response to my film," said Dasharath Hansda, director of Sita Nala Re Sagun Supari (Santhali), which was screened at the small hall of Sujata cinema to a packed house in the morning." 
  15. ↑ "'Santhali film a huge hit'". telegraphindia.com. September 15, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2013. ""Ranchi is not a Santhal belt. So yes, I had not expected such an overwhelming response to my film," said Dasharath Hansda, director of Sita Nala Re Sagun Supari (Santhali), which was screened at the small hall of Sujata cinema to a packed house in the morning." 
  16. ↑ "'Despite rain, rival film galas shine'". telegraphindia.com. May 6, 2011. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "“I have been a part of this award ceremony after a gap of two years and now I have bagged an award which proves my calibre in acting. Since there are two award ceremonies simultaneously on tonight, I am also expecting a recognition at Jharkhand Cine Award,” smiled Geetam Hansda, a comedian who won an award for Santhali film Poran Porayni at RASCA." 
  17. ↑ "'Mumbai calls Santhali films'". July 30, 2011. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "“We’ll select films in August and screen them between October and December. We may also take few actors to interact with the audience,” Hasdah added. Favourite picks are Bir Manani and Amar Tangi Nind Tangi. Stars such as Dasrath Hansda, Surendra Tuddu and Pintu Soren are favourites among tribals." 
  18. ↑ "'MP Munda keen on a different role'". telegraphindia.com. June 29, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "Munda who was in the city for the premier of a Santhali movie, Mogod Dulaar (Love Unexpressed), revealed his desire to act in a film. “I have always loved acting. If I am offered a role and a director considers me for the job then I will definitely try my hand in it,” said Munda at Michael John Auditorium." 
  19. ↑ "'Elite drama school entry spurs theatre revival dream - Steel city artiste Jeetrai Hansda bags a seat in NSD, New Delhi, promises to take tribal issues to national stage '". telegraphindia.com. July 6, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "The 34-year-old Hansda, a resident of Bagbera in Jamshedpur, will study a three-year diploma course in dramatic arts in NSD, an autonomous organisation under the Union ministry of culture. He bagged the seat in his second attempt and is one of the 25 students selected from across the country this year." 
  20. ↑ "'Santhali star rides screen success '". telegraphindia.com. November 20, 2007. Retrieved September 28, 2013. "One movie old Ritesh Tudu (24) is going places. With three prestigious banners to work with, young Tudu is making his presence felt in the Santhali film industry." 
  21. ↑ "'Youth gets FTII entry'". telegraphindia.com. December 22, 2009. Retrieved December 5, 2013. "...Krishna Kumar Soren has bagged a place at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. Soren has been selected for a three-year diploma in cinematography and is the only student being selected from eastern India though he appeared for the test from Mumbai this year." 
  22. ↑ "'Our Phalke is no more, Ranchi mourns '". telegraphindia.com. February 27, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013. "...Seral Murmu, who graduated in film editing from Pune and made the documentary on the priest jointly with his friend Kundan Munda, who works in a bank." 
  23. ↑ "'FINAL SELECTION LIST FOR ADMISSION 2008 '". srfti.gov.in. Retrieved December 5, 2013. 


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