| Content Provider | Satyajit Ray Society |
|---|---|
| Author | Satyajit Ray সত্যজিৎ রায় |
| Description | This is a handwritten field notes diary ('Kheror Khata') or Shooting Script, which contains several sketches, costume design and casting of Satyajit Ray's film 'Jana Aranya' (International release title 'The Middleman'), based on the novel 'Jana Aranya' by Mani Shankar Mukherjee. |
| Abstract | Based on the novel by Mani Shankar Mukherjee, 'Jana Aranya' (The Middleman), the protagonist shows Somnath, an educated unemployed youth struggling with his life in Calcutta. Somnath fails to get a distinction in his B.A. His mediocre result in literature irks his retired father. Somnath's quest for a job in Calcutta develops a chain of frustration, regrets, new relationships and dark humour to the amusement of the audience. He finds no answers to stupid questions asked by the interview board. The only support he gets is from his affectionate sister-in-law who gifts him a new watch as he enters the challenging phase of job search. Terribly parochial and fragile concepts of morality, dignity and forthrightness are bludgeoned with Satyajit Ray's acid humour, albeit compassion and sensitivity worthy of Ray alone. This is Ray's shooting script for the film that contains his extensive field work. The manuscript is peppered with notes, illustrations and sketches by Ray himself. Film buffs will find this an enthralling read. |
| Page Count | 858 |
| File Size | 163614868 |
| File Format | |
| Language | Bengali |
| Access Restriction | NDLI |
| Subject Keyword | Kheror Khata Field notes diary Shooting Script সত্যজিৎ রায় Shankar Film |
| Alternative Title | Jana Aranya |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Manuscript |
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