Mukti (film)

For the 1977 Hindi film, see Mukti (Hindi film).

Mukti
Directed by	Goutam Halder
Written by	Moti Nandi (Short Story)
Starring	Soumitra Chatterjee Tanuja Vidya Balan
Distributed by	Chivach Media
Release date(s)	2008
Language	Bengali

Mukti is a Bengali movie to be directed by Goutam Halder who earlier directed the film Bhalo Theko (2002)^[1]. The movie stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Tanuja and Vidya Balan in leads roles. This film is based on noted novelist Moti Nandi's short story Bijolibalar Mukti and shooting will start mid-January 2008.^[2]

Plot

Hasi (Vidya Balan) is a married woman with a child who is a tenant in the house of Bijolibala (Tanuja), a staunch Hindu widow who lives with her brother (Soumitra Chatterjee) in a mansion in North Kolkata, known for its rigid adherence to old customs, convention and the caste system.Bijolibala is no exception, but she is popular in the neighbourhood because of her caring attitude despite the strict exterior. The turning point of the story comes when Hasi is asked to perform Lakshmi Pooja in Bijolibala's home.^[3]

Cast

• Soumitra Chatterjee as ... Bijolibala's brother
• Tanuja as ... Bijolibala
• Tanisha Mukherjee as... Hasi

References

1. ^ "Bhalo Theko". Screen (magazine). 2003-08-15. http://www.screenindia.com/news/Bhalo-Theko/5500/. 
2. ^ "Vidya-Balan.com". Vidya in Mukti. http://www.vidya-balan.com/full-news.php/2007/12/19/i-am-bengali-at-heart.html. Retrieved 20 December 2007. 
3. ^ "Buzz18.com". Vidya Balan in Bengali Film. http://www.buzz18.com/news/movies/vidya-balan-says-yes/29256/0. Retrieved 10 December 2007.