Raahgir – The Wayfarers is a Hindi film by director Goutam Ghose.[1] The film stars Adil Hussain, Tillotama Shome, Neeraj Kabi and Omkardas Manikpuri.[2] The film is produced by Amit Agarwal.[1][3][2]
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| Directed by | Goutam Ghose |
| Screenplay by | Jagannath Guha Goutam Ghose |
| Story by | Prafulla Roy |
| Produced by | Amit Agarwal |
| Starring | Adil Hussain Tillotama Shome Neeraj Kabi Omkardas Manikpuri |
| Cinematography | Ishaan Ghose |
| Edited by | Niladri Roy |
Production companies | Adarsh Telemedia Nonstop Entertainment |
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Based on a short story by Prafulla Roy, Raahgir is a tale of 3 strangers who meet on their way and develop a bond which is based purely on their kindness and their willingness to sacrifice own basic needs to save human lives.[4][5] The film highlights importance of human relations and how humanity can survive even in difficult situations.[4]
Raahgir – The Wayfarers had its Festival Screening, World Premiere at Busan International Film Festival 2019[3][6] and India Premiere at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2019.[7][8] It was also screened at 25th Kolkata International Film Festival under Maestro section.[9]
Plot
editThe plot revolves around 3 strangers who meet during a journey. Two of them – Nathuni and Lakhua – are driven by hunger to the nearest town. Nathuni has a paralytic husband and two children, while Lakhua is a loner, perpetually on the fringes of survival. The sheer act of sharing a journey brings them closer. They share their life-stories. While they speak, the monsoon clouds overpower the sky, and they encounter Chopatlal, who is carrying a dying old couple to the hospital. His vehicle is stuck in the mud and no one helps him, till the two come to his rescue. They endanger their own survival, but a sense of purpose propels them to use the last iota of their strength to push the vehicle through mud, impassable in torrential rain. The indomitable spirit that enthuse the marginalized in this story describe another India, hidden deep in the recesses of the sub-continent. An epic journey through relentless monsoon and breathtaking nature.
Cast
edit- Adil Hussain as Lakhua
- Tillotama Shome as Nathuni
- Neeraj Kabi as Chopatlal
- Omkardas Manikpuri as Nathuni's husband
Filming
editRaahgir – The Wayfarers has been filmed in Indian state of Jharkhand. It was extensively shot in Ranchi and Netarhat.[10][11]
Release
editRaahgir – The Wayfarers had its first festival screening at Busan International Film Festival (World Premiere) on 7 October 2019. It was also screened at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (India Premiere) on 20 October 2019.[4][8]
Reception
editThe film received very positive response at Busan international film Festival and Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2019.[8]
The film was reviewed by Deborah Young of The Hollywood Reporter who wrote – "A slow starter turns into something deeply moving".[12]
Delnaz Divecha of Book My Show[importance?] writes in her review - " Even in their de-glam avatars, Tillotama Shome and Adil Hussain give applaud-worthy performances in this hard, uncompromising and long-winding drama. Raahgir is not an easy watch but an essential one that brings out the best from its cast of talented actors."[13]
References
edit- ^ a b Correspondent, Our. "Goutam Ghose's next Hindi film Raahgir stars Adil Hussain, Tillotama Shome, Neeraj Kabi". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Scroll Staff. "Goutam Ghose's next is a Hindi film starring Adil Hussain, Tillotama Shome and Neeraj Kabi". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ a b Glamsham. "Goutam Ghose along with Amit Agarwal has collaborated for a Hindi film tentatively titled ONE DAY IN THE RAINS". Glamsham. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "Goutam Ghose's Raahgir-The Wayfarers to have its world premiere at Busan". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Goutam Ghose film's title to change". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "World premiere of Goutam Ghose's 'Raahgir' at Busan film fest | DD News". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Adil Hussain's 'Raahgir', 'Nirvana Inn' set for world premiere at Busan International Film Festival". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "Excited about 'Raahgir' premiere at Jio MAMI fest, says Adil Hussain". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Goutam Ghose happy with 'Raahgir's KIFF response". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Jharkhand dazzles in film by Goutam Ghose". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "Goutam Ghose trains lens on J'khand plateau for his Hindi film". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ "'The Wayfarers' ('Raahgir'): Film Review | Mumbai 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^ Divecha, Delnaz (29 October 2019). "[Review] Goutam Ghose's Raahgir Is Not An Easy Watch But An Essential One". BookMyShow. Retrieved 3 December 2019.