''Hello Arsi'' is a 2018 Indian
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film written and directed by Sambit Mohanty, and produced by Ajaya Routray. The film stars Partha Sarathi Ray and Prakruti Mishra. The film background score was composed by sound designer Subash Sahu, and its soundtrack was composed by Mitrabhanu Mohanty.
Critics praised the screenplay, story, and the acting of lead actress Prakruti Mishra. Director Sambit Mohanty, who died shortly after filming, posthumously won a Rajat Kamal award for Best Screenplay (Dialogue).
At the
65th National Film Awards, the film won
Best Feature Film in Odia,
Best Screenplay
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awards.
Plot
The film tells the story of a girl named Arsi from Rourkela, India, who becomes a sex worker to survive. It explores topics of social alienation and industrialization, focusing more on ideas and actions rather than the characters.
The film begins and ends in a car. The male protagonist remains unnamed for the duration of the film.
Cast
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Prakruti Mishra
Prakruti Mishra is an Indian actress known for her work in Odia films and Hindi television. She has received the National Film Award (Special Mention) for '' Hello Arsi''. She was most recent seen as Devanyi In ''Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki''on Star Bhar ...
as Arsi
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Partha Sarathi Ray as Taxi Driver
Production
The film began shooting in early 2017 in Rourkela, India.
Awards
References
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Cinema of Odisha
2018 films
National Film Award (India) winners