Title of film : The Orchard of Banchharam
Director Name : Tapan Sinha
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Producer : Dhiresh Kumar Chakraborty
Editor : Subodh Roy
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Synopsis : Bancharam, a determined old farmer, tends his beloved garden despite efforts by a manipulative zamindar, Nakari, to claim it. Nakari, trying to inherit the land upon Bancharam's death, offers him a monthly pension in exchange for property rights after his passing. However, Bancharam’s unyielding vitality frustrates Nakari, who desperately waits for Bancharam to die. Ironically, Bancharam continues to thrive while Nakari’s health deteriorates, ultimately leading to Nakari's own demise.
Director Bio : Tapan Sinha (1924-2009) was a celebrated Indian filmmaker known for his contributions to Bengali cinema, with a career spanning over four decades. He began as a sound engineer at Kolkata’s New Theatres and later in the UK with Pinewood Studios. Inspired by global cinema, he transitioned to directing and debuted with Ankush (1954). Sinha’s films, often adapted from Bengali literature, reflect a keen social consciousness and sensitivity to human struggles. Works like Kabuliwala (1957) and Apanjan (1968) earned him national acclaim, and his focus on diverse genres, including children’s films, set him apart. Tapan Sinha received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri, and his films still continue to be celebrated for their emotional depth and technical brilliance.
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