“A mischievous teenager's antics disrupt a village while a family feud and social tensions simmer beneath the surface.”
The story centers around a character named Ram, a mischievous and cunning teenager who keeps the villagers on their toes with his antics. He steals fruit from trees, fish from ponds, and seems to get into constant trouble. Ram's brother, Shyam, works for the local zamindar (landlord) and has a domineering wife named Narayani. One day, Ram gets into a fight with the zamindar's son, which leads to Narayani taking a stand and refusing to speak to Shyam. Disappointed by this turn of events, he realizes his mistake when he loses the trust of his relatives and decides to leave the village, relinquishing all his property to his nephew, and move to his mama's house. What unfolds next is the heart of the story. It is likely to explore themes of family dynamics, social class, and the consequences of Ram's actions.
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Gurudas Bagchi Director · Biru Mukherjee Screenplay Saratchandra Chatterjee Story
First release March 11, 1977 · Produced in India · Production Chitrakatha
Production
Megh Pictures
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Chitrakatha
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India
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Original title
রামের সুমতি
Original language
Bangla
Spoken on screen
Bangla
Release dates
India · March 11, 1977
Theatrical · at Uttara, Purabi, Ujjala
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