Ardhangini (lit. 'Better Half') is a 2023 Indian Bengali drama film written and directed by Kaushik Ganguly.[1] The film is produced by Nispal Singh under the banner of Surinder Films. The film stars Churni Ganguly, Jaya Ahsan and Kaushik Sen in lead roles. It was a box office success. [2] It was featured at the 54th IFFI Indian panorama section.[3]
Synopsis
After Suman suffers an accident, his wife Meghna and his ex-wife Subhra are compelled to meet each other. The story revolves around the awkward emotional duel between the two wives - past and present, in a time of personal crisis.[4]
Cast
- Kaushik Sen as Suman Chatterjee[5]
- Churni Ganguly as Shubhra, Suman's ex-wife[6]
- Jaya Ahsan as Meghna Mustafi, Suman's wife[7]
- Lily Chakravarty as Parul Chatterjee, Suman's mother
- Ambarish Bhattacharya as Sukanto "Chhoto" Chatterjee, Suman's brother
- Daminee Benny Basu as Bihu
- Joydeep Mukherjee as doctor
Release
The trailer of the film was unveiled on 12 May 2023.[8] The film was released theatrically on 2 June 2023.[9]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Film | Ardhangini | Won |
| Best Actress | Churni Ganguly | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ambarish Bhattacharya | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jaya Ahsan | Won |
Soundtrack
The songs are composed by Anupam Roy. The lyrics are penned by Anupam Roy.[10] The background score is composed by Amit Chatterjee.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alada Alada" | Iman Chakraborty | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Sorir Bhalo Nei" | Anupam Roy | 3:36 |
| Total length: | 6:59 | ||
References
- ^ "Kaushik Ganguly's 'Ardhangini' to show different shades of a relationship, film to release in June". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Ardhangini'".
- ^ "Indian Panorama 2023 Announces Official Selection for 54th IFFI, 2023". Press Information Bureau. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via press release.
- ^ "An emotional battle between Ardhanginis, present & past". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Kaushik Sen is happy to be a part of Ardhangini". The Times of India. 4 November 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Jaya and Churni in Kaushik's Ardhangini". The Times of India. 10 October 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Jaya and Churni in Kaushik's Ardhangini". The Times of India. 10 October 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "'প্রাক্তন স্ত্রী মহাজনের মতো...', জয়া-চূর্ণীর যুগলবন্দিতে জমজমাট 'অর্ধাঙ্গিনী'-র ট্রেলার". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Kaushik Ganguly's 'Ardhangini' to show different shades of a relationship, film to release in June". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Anupam Roy weaves a melancholic melody in 'Ardhangini' song 'Shorir Bhalo Nei'". The Times of India. 26 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.