Guptodhoner Sondhane (transl. Quest for the hidden treasure) is a 2018 Indian Bengali action, adventure and mystery film, written and directed by Dhrubo Banerjee[2] and produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films. The film was blockbuster at the box-office
| Guptodhoner Sandhane | |
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| Guptodhoner Sondhane | |
| Directed by | Dhrubo Banerjee |
| Written by | Dhrubo Banerjee Subhendu Dasmunsi |
| Produced by | Mahendra Soni Shrikant Mohta |
| Starring | Abir Chatterjee Arjun Chakrabarty Ishaa Saha Rajatabha Dutta Goutam Ghose Arindam Sil |
| Cinematography | Soumik Haldar |
| Edited by | Sanjib Kumar Dutta |
| Music by | Bickram Ghosh[1] |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | 1.2 cr |
| Box office | 6.5 cr |
Plot edit
Professor Subarna Sen, alias Sonada, (Abir Chatterjee) is a professor of history at Oxford University. Returning to India after several years, Sonada meets his nephew Abir (Arjun Chakraborty) and Jhinuk (Ishaa Saha), Abir's best friend. Abir takes Sonada to their ancestral home in the village of Manikantapur, where Abir’s eccentric but erudite maternal uncle Harinarayan Singha Roy (Goutam Ghose) had recently died under mysterious circumstances. During their visit, they learn of the 350-year-old Mughal treasure of emperor Shah Jahan's second son, Prince Shuja, that is hidden somewhere in that palace. Before his death, Harinarayan Singha Roy had left a clue in his diary to help Abir locate the treasure. At the same time, they discover that the local promoter and political hopeful Dashanan Da (Rajatabha Dutta) also knows about the treasure and is trying to steal it.[3][4][5][6][7]
Cast edit
- Abir Chatterjee as Professor Subarna Sen aka Sonada,[8] the protagonist
- Arjun Chakrabarty as Abir,[8] Sonada's nephew
- Ishaa Saha as Jhinuk,[8] Abir's friend and love interest
- Rajatabha Dutta as Dashanan Da, the main antagonist
- Kamaleshwar Mukherjee as Akhilesh, Jhinuk's father
- Goutam Ghose as Harinarayan Singha Roy, Abir's eccentric maternal uncle (special appearance)
- Arindam Sil as Abir's father (Guest Appearance)
- Baisakhi Marjit as Abir's mother (Guest Appearance)
Production edit
Development and filming edit
The film was directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and written by Banerjee and Subhendu Dasmunsi.[9][10]
Banerjee conceived of the film as part of a franchise with the same protagonist, and has already written the next two stories.[9]
Shooting started at the end of December 2017, on location at Kolkata and Bolpur.[9]
Release edit
The trailer launched on 27 March 2018[11] and the film released on 27 April 2018.[12]
Sequel edit
A sequel to this movie titled Durgeshgorer Guptodhon, with the same lead cast and director, was released on 24 May 2019.[13][14]
Another sequel was released on 30 September 2022 named Karnasubarner Guptodhon.
Soundtrack edit
| Guptodhoner Sandhane | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 9 May 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Studio | Bickram Ghosh Studios |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 5:15 |
| Label | SVF |
| Producer | Bickram Ghosh |
| Singles from Guptodhone Sandhane | |
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The soundtrack is composed by Bickram Ghosh and lyrics by Shubhendu Das Munshi. The song "Rangiye Diye Jao" originally composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was reinterpreted by Bickram Ghosh under direction of Dhrubo Banerjee.[15][16]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Guptodhon History Rap" (Backing Vocal and Efx Voice: Daliya Maity Banerjee) | Shubhendu Das Munshi | Bickram Ghosh | Bickram Ghosh | 2:34 |
| 2. | "Rangiye Diye Jao" (Music reinterpretation by: Bickram Ghosh) | Rabindranath Tagore | Song originally composed by: Rabindranath Tagore | Iman Chakraborty | 2:41 |
| Total length: | 5:15 | ||||
Reception edit
Guptodhoner Sandhane was a box office blockbuster.[13] Arghya Bandyopadhyay of Anandabazar Patrika gave it a rating of 6 out of 10.[17] Firstpost rated it 3 out of 5 saying "The best thing about the film is its simplicity. The makers do not have any illusions of grandeur, they know exactly the kind of film they are making, they know their audiences in and out and they customise their offering accordingly.[6] The film did very good business at the box-office, despite Haami was a super-hit at the box-office.
References edit
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- ^ "৫১ দিনের মাথায় টলিপ্রাঙ্গনে রমরমা "গুপ্তধনের সন্ধানে"". The BongShomoy News (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ প্রতিবেদন, নিজস্ব. "ফেলুদা-ব্যোমকেশকে টেক্কা দিতে পরদায় আসছে এবার সোনাদা".
- ^ Sarkar, Roushni. "Bengali ethos essence of Dhrubo Banerjee's Guptodhoner Sandhane; to be released on 27 April". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018.
- ^ Sarkar, Roushni. "Actor Abir Chatterjee promises 'biggest treasure hunt' in Guptodhoner Sandhane: Trailer launch". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Guptodhoner Sandhane movie review: Dhrubo Banerjee takes us on a joyride of a treasure hunt".
- ^ "Guptodhoner Sandhane movie review: Tight knit story depicting Bengali fabric | Sangbad Pratidin Home". Sangbadpratidin.in. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
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- ^ a b c Bangaliana, Sholoana. "Bengali Film Guptodhoner Sondhane - Sholoanabangaliana Portal". sholoanabangaliana.in. Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ প্রতিবেদন, নিজস্ব. "ফেলুদা-ব্যোমকেশকে টেক্কা দিতে পরদায় আসছে এবার সোনাদা". Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Official Trailer of Guptodhoner Sondhane launched - SVF". 27 March 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ BookMyShow. "Guptodhoner Sondhane Movie (2018) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Rajula - BookMyShow". BookMyShow. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b "'Durgeshgorer Guptodhon' to repeat the same star cast of 'Guptodhoner Sondhane' - Times of India".
- ^ "সোনাদা ফের অভিযানে, এবার মিশন 'দুর্গেশগড়ের গুপ্তধন'! - Eisamay". 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Guptodhoner Sandhane on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.
- ^ "Guptodhoner Sondhane - Song - Rangiye Diye Jao - Entertainment - Times of India Videos". Times of India.
- ^ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়, অর্ঘ্য. "বাঙালি কেতায় গুপ্তধনের খোঁজ".
