Dariya Chhoru is a 1999 Indian Gujarati film directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film stars Jamnadas Majethia and Shefali Shah in lead roles. The film won nine awards by the state of Gujarat, including Best Film, Best Director, and acting awards for its leading stars. The film is a love story situated on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat between a poor man and young woman from a wealthy family.[1]
| Dariya Chhoru | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vipul Amrutlal Shah |
| Produced by | Bipin Shah |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Inderjit Bansal |
| Music by | Uttanak Vinayak Vora |
Release date | 10 November 1999 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot edit
Along the seacoast of Saurashtra in Gujarat, a love story sparks between a poor man and a young woman from a rich family. The two decide to marry against her father's disapproval.
Production edit
The film is Vipul Shah's directorial debut.[2] The script was also written by a first-timer, Prakash Kapadia.[3] The film is the first Gujarati film to be filmed on 35 mm cinemascope.[1]
Cast edit
- Jamnadas Majethia
- Shefali Shah
- Rupa Divetia[4]
Soundtrack edit
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sanam Sanam" | Uttanak Vinayak Vora & Mahalaxmi | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Haiyya Re Haiyya" | Vinod Rathod & Mahalaxmi | 5:15 |
| 3. | "Hunto Vadal Ni Jem" | Vinod Rathod & Mahalaxmi | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Dariyane Ponkhava" | Various artists | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Aansoomara Khotya" | Jaywant Singh & Mahalaxmi | 5:24 |
| 6. | "Ekltha Sangathe" | Jaywant Singh & Mahalaxmi | 5:57 |
| 7. | "Kapyo Che" | Uttanak Vinayak Vora & Mahalaxmi | 5:27 |
Release and reception edit
The film was a box-office success.[5] According to The Times of India, the film catered to educated Gujarati viewers.[6] According to the book Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas, Dariya Chhoru was among the films "started the trend of spending big money on publicity in the Gujarati film industry."[7] According to the director, film actor Amitabh Bachchan praised it as the best regional film he had seen.[8] According to the book Gujarat, the film succeeded in spite of prejudice against Gujarati cinema:
It was left to Vipul Shah, the director of the film Dariya Chhoru, to face the bitter sarcasm made against Gujarati films and to meet the challenge successfully.[1]
The same book wrote that the film "proved that with sincere efforts made for them , good Gujarati films can be produced".[1] The author further writes that the story is "beautifully portrayed" due to the "skillful handling" of the director, and takes note of how "Vipul Shah and J. D. Majithia and Shefali Chhaya as screen artists could create fresh hopes among the film goers in Gujarat".[1]
Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had watched the film and was so impressed with the film and the dialogue that he employed writer Kapadia for his 2002 BAFTA Award-nominated film Devdas.[9]
Awards edit
The film was the major winner with nine wins at the Gujarat State Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor for Majethia, and Best Actress for Shah.[10][11][12]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Navanitbhai, Hiralaxmi Shah (2007). Gujarat. Gujarat Vishvakosh Trust. p. 515.
- ^ "Namaste England director Vipul Amrutlal Shah acquires rights to 21 novels of Gujarati writer Harkisan Mehta". Firstpost. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Singh, Poonam (26 February 2021). "The New Theatres Are Now OTT Platforms: Prakash Kapadia, Screenplay Writer". Businessworld. ABP Group. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Directors now play safe with scripts: Rupa Divetia". The Times of India. The Times Group. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Khatri, J. A. H. (1 January 2021). "Gujarathi Cinema: From a Historical Perspective". International Journal of Research Culture Society (21). ISSN 2456-6683.
- ^ Young, Michelle (17 June 2012). "Lights, camera, resurgence!". The Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Gokulsing, K. Moti; Dissanayake, Wimal (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. p. 99. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9.
- ^ Bhatt, Sheela (31 August 2000). "Bachchan for baddie!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Bamzai, Kaveree (25 March 2022). "The Elder Statesman?". Open. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Mass Media 2001. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 2001. ISBN 978-81-230-3014-2.
- ^ "Gujarat State Awards announced Dariya Chhoru is best film". Screen. 28 July 2000. Archived from the original on 24 May 2001. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Gujarati film awards announced". The Times of India. The Times Group. 18 August 2000. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
Bibliography edit
- Thaker, Dhirubhai; Desai, Kumarpal, eds. (2007). Gujarat: A Panorama of the Heritage of Gujarat. Prakashan: 2 (1st ed.). Ahmedabad: Smt. Hiralaxmi Navanitbhai Shah Dhanya Gurjari Kendra, Gujarat Vishwakosh Trust. pp. 512–532.
