''Chandragrohon: The Lunar Eclipse'' ( bn, চন্দ্রগ্রহণ) is a Bangladeshi film based on a short story written by Indian Bengali author

Syed Mustafa Siraj Syed Mustafa Siraj (14 October 1930 – 4 September 2012) was an eminent Indian writer. In 1994, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel '' Mythical Man'' (''Aleek Manush''), considered his most lauded work. In 2005, his short story ...

. The film was released 2008 and younger director

Murad Parvez Murad Parvez is a Bangladeshi film and television director. He was director of '' Chandragrohon'' and ''Brihonnola'' and directed many TV serials in Bangladesh. Career Murad Parvez is a well-known Director, Producer, Writer of Bangla film indus ...

first time directed the film. The film features

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Sohana Saba Sohana Saba is a Bangladeshi actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the recipient of Meril Prothom Alo Awards for her debut film ''Ayna''. Early life and background Saba was born and brought up in Dhaka. Sohana Saba completed her SSC and ...

, and Champa in lead roles along with Shahiduzzaman Selim,

KS Firoz Khandaker Shaheed Uddin Firoz (known as KS Firoz; 7 July 1946 – 9 September 2020) was a Bangladeshi actor. Background and career Firoz was born in Wazirpur, Barisal in the then Bengal Presidency, British India. He was brought up in Dhaka's ...

Dilara Zaman Dilara Zaman (born 19 June 1943) is a Bangladeshi film and television actress. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1993 and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2008. Early life and education Dilara Zaman was born on 19 Ju ...

, Kohinur, Gazi Rakayet, Azom Faruk and Kazi Riton in supporting roles. In 2008, the film won three National Film Awards and including other four awards.

Story

A mad woman (Champa) lived near the Marwari Ghat. People from the market had physical relationship with her at nights. As a result, she became pregnant. Moyra Masi (Dilara Zaman) starts to look after her in this circumstances. One rainy night, she gives birth a little girl and after four years she(champa) died. Moyra Masi looks after the little girl. The girl (Sohana Saba) does not get any name and so everyone calls her Falani.

Cast

- Kasu *

- Falani * Champa - Sokhi Pagli * Shahiduzzaman Selim - Ismail Driver *

- Abul *

- Moyra Mashi * Kohinur - Modon *

Gazi Rakayet Gazi Rakayet is a Bangladeshi actor, director and writer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including 10 Bangladesh National Film Awards (with two for Best Director) for the films '' Mrittika Maya'' (2013), ''Anil Bagchir Ekdin '' (2015) ...

- Shombhu * Azom Faruk - Marwari owner of Caubeji * Kazi Riton - Raja

Music

''Chandragrohon'' film songs were composed by

Habib Wahid Habib Wahid (born 15 October 1979) is a Bangladeshi composer and singer. He works on modern pop music, EDM and a fusion of traditional Bengali folk music with contemporary techno and urban beats. His music is mainly influenced by British Ba ...

and Imon Saha. The film Song written by

Kabir Bakul Kabir Bakul is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics 6 times for the films ''Megher Kole Rod'' (2008), ''Swami Strir Wada'' (2009), ''Nisshash Amar Tumi'' (2010), ''Purno Doirgho Prem Kah ...

, Jewel Mahmud, Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, and Arko Mostofa. There is total 11 songs in the film. Singers are Habib Wahid,

Samina Chowdhury Samina Chowdhury (born 28 August 1966) is a Bangladeshi singer. She mostly sings modern and classical songs. Her notable songs include ''Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago'', ''Amar Buker Moddhyekhane'', ''Amar Dui Chokhe Dui Nodi'', ''Ekbar Jodi Keu'', '' ...

, Nancy, Dinat Jahan Munni and Subir Nandi.

Song list

Awards

Rainbow Film Festival

* The winner of the 2009 Best Movies

National Film Awards

''Chandragrohon'' won

National Film Award The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directora ...

and also other four awards totally seven sections. * Won Best Director -

* Won Best Dialogue -

* Won Best Screenwriter -

* Won Best Producer - Azom Faruk * Won Best Music Director - Imon Saha and

* Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Champa and Dilara Jaman * Won Best Actor in a Negative Role - Jahirauddn Peer

Meril Prothom Alo Awards

''Chandragrohon'' won two

Meril Prothom Alo Awards ''Meril Prothom Alo Awards'' or ''Prothom Alo Awards'' is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics' Choice. The a ...

: * Won Best Film * Won Best Director -

Bacasasa Film and Culture Award

* Won: Best Film - Azom Faruk

References

External links

* * ''Chandragrohon'' o
BMDb
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