Surjyasta - an Assamese film

Assamese film 'Surjyasta' was released on May 3, 2013. Before hitting the theatres, this new movie
generated a lot of buzz among fans, film enthusiasts and critics. The film’s refreshing, universal story line transcends beyond Assam and India. It’s imperative to embrace new genres of cinema. ’Surjyasta’ is a kind of movie that will make one think much more than the run–of–the–mill fares that usually turns out at the theatres. It not only entertains but also holds a deep meaning which can in turn affect or even change lives. It has the potential to create quite an impact at the international level.

Surjyasta

Today’s human being has become more ambitious and materialistic than ever. People are crazy for money and success in all endeavors of life. Relations are now a secondary thing for them. Parents are not having time for their kids. Children are left unsupervised, and unattended. Based on a very relevant subject, ’Surjyasta’ makes for an interesting case study of ambitious parents, hardly having any time for their only child, a daughter, thereby depriving her of their much needed love and care. Both are busy in looking after their own benefits. While the husband is busy in earning money for better life, the wife is after personal milestone and glory, all at the expense of caring for and giving attention to their child. The movie, which makes one empathize with the unfortunate child, is scripted by Chandan Sarma from a story written by noted journalist Jitumani Bora. The movie produced by Rosy Bora under the banner of RB Production has caught the imagination of the public as well as the media in a big way. The movie was released in some forty theatres all over through the UFO.

Surjyasta’s director Prodyut Kumar Deka had already impressed everyone with his previous ventures ’Dhunia Tirutabur’ and ’Samiran Barua Ahi Ase’. He is one of those very few directors who carry a level of expectation and ’Surjyasta’ has most definitely set a new standard in story–telling and treatment.

The film’s theme song written by Jitumani Bora is rendered by Meghalaya’s renowned artist Lou Majaw. The opening words in the song ’’Parents are the key to a peaceful tomorrow’’ holds true in the context of the movie. The song really touches the heart. The background music scored by musician Kishore Giri, who has also composed the theme song, is one of the movie’s highlights. The leading artistes were quite effortless in flexing their dramatic muscles in this hard hitting drama dealing with a very topical issue. The much under–rated actor Mridul Chutia brings out the best in himself and his film through focussed histrionics. The movie could well be a turning point in his acting career. Tapan Das gives a restrained and natural performance. Angurlata plays her role with conviction and she certainly delivers the goods. Child artiste Rodali Bora’s performance as the much neglected child was very touching and vulnerable. It’s a pity that ’Surjyasta’ which dealt with a very relevant subject and had such quality treatment and top–level performances by the cast of artistes should be overlooked at the State Film Awards.

The film’s various artistes are Tapan Das, Mridul Chutia, Angoorlata, Debojit Mazumdar, Kulada Kumar Bhattacharjya, Himangshu Das, Queen Hazarika, Pranjit Das, Dr. Sailen Kumar Das, Pankaj Barua, Surajit Barua, Dr. Akashitora, Mrinal Das, Juwan Dutta, Sitarani Hazarika, Nekibur Zaman, Hiren Sarma, Banajyotsna, Utpal Dutta, Augusty Phukan, Rita Bora, Debashish Goswami, etc. The movie is cinematographed with the Canon 5–D camera by Suraj Duarah. The film’s chief assistant director is Uday Bhaskar. Make–up by Babi Chakravorty, assistant Kusha Rabha. Costume by Rosy Bora. Still–photography by Pallab Mahanta.