Chini (2016)

Directed by

Pradeep Bhol

Country

India

How it feels

A drama set in western Odisha about everyday life and relationships. The story focuses on a young couple facing personal and social challenges in their community.

heartfeltgentleearthygroundedemotionalregionalquietly stirringculturally rooted

What happens

Chini is a 2016 Indian Odia and Sambalpuri language drama film directed by Pradeep Bhol and produced by Bhabani Majhi & Snehalata Parida. The film is made under the banner of Navajiban Films. It stars Amlan Das and Patrali in lead roles while Mahasweta Ray and Mihir Das play supporting roles. Well known playback singer Asha Bhosle sang a Sambalpuri number in the upcoming Odia film "Chini" with a western Odisha flavour. Asha has sung "Uanshar andhare nai dishe sina, haji nai jai jan", in Odia language "uaansha ratire dise nahin sina haji jae nahin jaha" (One can't see, but moon very much exists even during the new moon day), penned by Durga Madhab Panda and singer Tapu Mishra for the film. This film won the state film award for best film in 2016. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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