Set in a time span of a few hours, sonata examines the lives of three unmarried friends, professor aruna chaturvedi aparna sen, banker dolon. Sonata by aparna sen english presented by atlanta bengali movies once again, aparna sen turns a neverdonebefore idea into cinematic genius, this time with her long time friend shabana azmi in sonata. Witnessing an indian film thats weaved around the lives of three 60 plus, freespirited women is as rare as sighting a blue moon. In sonata, a movie adaptation of mahesh elkunchwars play, sen.
Aparna sen is ready with her latest directorial venture sonata, based on. The trailer of sonata, a new womencentric film featuring aparna sen, shabana azmi and lilette dubey in lead roles, have taken the internet by storm. According to the youtube description box, it follows the lives of three unmarried women played by aparna, shabana azmi and lillete dubey. While it is not new for a veteran like shabana azmi to follow the path of unconventional and parallel cinema, the actress has decided to go outofthebox yet again for aparna sens sonata.
Aparna sen movies, news, songs, images, interviews. In 2017, sonata an english film written and directed by sen was released. Based on the play written by legendary writer mahesh elkunchwar, veteran actress and filmmaker aparna sen, who has made pathbreaking films like 36. Watch shabana azmi in aparna sens sonata, exploring. Aparna, who is also the director of the film, has adapted a marathi play written by mahesh elkunchwar with the same title. The trailer of sonata is a wonderful depiction of the friendship between three single older women. Aparna sen and shabana azmi play longtime flatmates who laugh, bicker and weep over past and present choices. Shabana azmi, aparna sen and lillete dubey indulge in female bonding amidst midlife crisis. The selection jury was chaired by veteran actress and filmmaker aparna sen sonata india has been submitting to the category formerly known as foreign language film since 1957.
Interview aparna sen on sonata, female bonding and the benefits of benign neglect we have mostly seen films and plays about male bonding, and this is new, says the director about. Exclusive interview with aparna sen at screening of film sonata follow us. Exclusive interview with aparna sen at screening of film. Aparna sen aparna sen says the title sketch of sonata also retained the reference of a musical note which went well with the concept of the film. Aparna sen is a renowned name in bengali as well as indian cinema. Satyajit rays film posters illustrate the story concept aptly. Adapted from a play by mahesh elkunchwar, the film examines the life of three middleaged unmarried friends played by aparna sen, shabana azmi and lillete dubey. Every actor in the movie nandana sen newcomer, indraneil sengupta already done couple of movies, specially prosenjit chatterjee provided great performances. Shabana azmis presence brightens aparna sens film sonata is bigger than it seems. Aparna sens sonata is a rare gem you must watch with your besties and a whole lot of abandon. Shabana azmi left and aparna sen in a still from sonata.
Kudos to aparna sen for pulling this lost demographic out of the shadows. Watch shabana azmi in aparna sen s sonata, exploring modernday womans psychology sonata is the psychological exploration of three unmarried women professor aruna chaturvedi aparna sen. Watch aparna sen movie trailers, interviews and lot more only at bollywood hungama. She has excelled both as an actor in film and theatre and as a director of parallel cinema. Lillete dubey, aparna sen and shabana azmi to share the. Veteran filmmaker aparna sen says actresses shabana azmi and lillete dubey agreed to be a part of her upcoming english directorial sonata without ev.
Sonata starring aparna sen and shabana azmi in the lead role. Aparna sen movie sonata to release on april 21 the new. Set in the recent contemporary past, it is about three friends, their lives, ups and downs, the men in their lives and a. One more time, excellent music is scored by debajyoti mishra and the credits for breath taking cinematography goes to. For dramatic purposes, the two women do not behave as though they have been inhabiting the same domestic space for a very long time. The movie is called sonata, and its based on the play of the same name by mahesh elkunchwar. Aparna sen is ready with her latest directorial venture sonata, based on the play by the same name by mahesh elkunchwar. Lillete dubey, aparna sen and shabana azmi in a scene from sonata. She studied at modern high school and graduated with a bachelor of arts from presidency.
Shabana azmi, aparna sen and lillete dubey were in chennai for the promotions of their upcoming film sonata. Aparna sens english language movie sonata is adapted from a mahesh elkunchwar play of this there is never any doubt the story unfolds entirely within the living room of a wellappointed. Satyajit rays film posters illustrate the story concept. Aparna sen s english language movie sonata is adapted from a mahesh elkunchwar play of this there is never any doubt the story unfolds entirely within the living room of a wellappointed. Sonata chronicles the events that take place one evening in dolon sen and aruna chaturvedis apartment in mumbai. In 2017, sonataan english film written and directed by senwas released. Shabana azmi, lillete dubey said yes to sonata without. This is the kind of movie that you need to sip and savour. Watch shabana azmi in aparna sens sonata, exploring modernday womans psychology sonata is the psychological exploration of three unmarried women professor aruna chaturvedi aparna sen.
She studied at modern high school and graduated with a bachelor of arts from. Veteran filmmaker aparna sen says actresses shabana azmi and lillete dubey agreed to be a part of her upcoming english directorial sonata without even listening to the script. Aparna sen movie sonata to release on april 21 actress shabana azmi, who stars in the film, shared the poster and the release date on twitter on saturday. Sonata is a oneact play by indian playwright mahesh elkunchwar about friendship between. So, just the announcement of a new film directed by her makes headlines in the national and regional press.
Each of these women, who went to college together, is given interesting contours. The news is heightened by the additional attraction of her also making her presence felt as one. Dolon shabana azmi is a rabindra sangeetsingingbanker who shares the apartment with aruna aparna sen, a professor and author, struggling with pending chapters. The country has been nominated three times, beginning with its first entry mother india in 1957, followed by salaam bombay in 1988 and lagan in. In 2017, aparna sen adapted the play into a bengali feature film of same name, starring sen, shabana azmi, and lillete dubey. Aparna sens sonata is a rare gem you must watch with your besties and a whole lot of. This aparna sen directorial is a rare story of womanhood and friendship, a gem that you must. Even as bromance continues to be a much explored trope among filmmakers.
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