Anukul
| Anukul | |
|---|---|
 Poster of the film | |
| Directed by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Written by | Ritesh Shah(Dialogues) Sujoy Ghosh (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Story by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Based on | Anukul bySatyajit Ray |
| Produced by | Sujoy Ghosh |
| Starring | Parambrata Chatterjee Saurabh Shukla |
| Cinematography | Satyajit Pande (Setu) |
| Edited by | Namrata Rao |
| Music by | Clinton Cerejo |
Production company | Boundscript Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 21 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Anukulis a 2017 IndianHindi-languagescience fictiondramashort filmdirected bySujoy GhoshwithParambrata ChatterjeeandSaurabh Shuklain the lead roles.[1]It is based on the eponymous short story written bySatyajit Ray.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]Nikunj Chaturvedi, aHindiTeacher, buys anandroidfrom a salesperson ofChowringheeRobot Supply Corp. Before buying it, Nikunj Babu is warned by the salesperson not to hit the android named Anukul.
A few days later, Nikunj Babu's cousin brother Ratan visits Nikunj Babu at his home. He is surprised to see that his brother had bought a robot. Since he had recently been fired from his workplace due to complications with androids, the enraged Ratan proceeds to hit Anukul in the head with a clothingiron,causing Anukul to shut down.
In a different visit to hiscousinbrother's house, Ratan tells Nikunj Babu (who has recently lost his job due to a much-smarter and more efficient android) that he had become rich by inheriting the wealth from a recently deceased relative. While Nikunj Babu is away, the drunk Ratan again attempts to hit the android, forcing Anukul to electrocute him with a high voltage electric spark, resulting in his untimely demise. The doctor, who examines Ratan, claims that he died from a heart attack.
A lawyer visits Nikunj Babu at his home from whom Nikunj Babu learns that he has inherited Ratan's whole wealth, as he is the only livingnext of kin.He is surprised to know that the value of his newly discovered wealth is₹11.5crore.Nikunj Babu and Anukul briefly exchange glances, as the film ends.
Cast
[edit]- Parambrata Chatterjeeas Anukul, ahumanoid robotwho has human-like thinking.
- Saurabh Shuklaas Nikunj Chaturvedi, a school teacher and the owner of Anukul.
- Kharaj Mukherjee[1]as Ratan, the cousin brother of Nikunj Babu.
- Kanchan Mullickas Kanchan Khatmal, the president of Human Servants Association.
- Barun Chandaas the unnamedLawyer
- Ekavali Khannaas the CRS salesperson
- Dr. Ranjan Raychowdhury as himself
Production
[edit]DirectorSujoy Ghoshwanted to makeAnukulafter the success of his 2015 short filmAhalya.He had initially castRonodeep Bosefor the role of Anukul. But, the actor met with a bike accident and slipped into coma. Ghosh had also thought of castingAbir ChatterjeeandJisshu Senguptafor the role,[4]but that did not go through. So, Ghosh had to shelve the project. After some time, the project was re-opened and Ghosh started to shoot Anukul with a brand new cast. Starring in the short film areKharaj Mukherjee,Saurabh ShuklaandParambrata Chatterjee.[1]
Reception
[edit]The film gained above 100,000 views within 24 hours of its release.[5]
The short film has received positive responses from the critics aroundIndia.[6][7][8]The Indian Expresssaid, "The short film makes one think about the possibilities that are on the verge of becoming a reality and Ghosh’s haunting tone in some parts of the film leaves you with an eerie feeling. It makes one wonder that if this is the future we’re actively stepping into, then the race for survival is going to turn even more brutal but only for those who are unwilling to welcome it."[9]A notable Indian actor,Amitabh Bacchan,has praised the short film.[10]Hindustan Timessaid, "Both Saurabh and Parambrata give understated performances, in sync with the mood of the film. And, without saying much, the climax leaves us in a dilemma - should we judge the characters for what they did or should we applaud their presence of mind?".[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abc"Parambrata, Saurabh Shukla in Sujoy Ghosh's short, Anukul - Times of India".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 30 September 2017.Retrieved30 September2017.
- ^"Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray story".The Indian Express.24 March 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 30 September 2017.Retrieved30 September2017.
- ^"Sujoy Ghosh to make short film on Satyajit Ray's Anukul".Bollywood Hungama.24 March 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 3 November 2021.Retrieved11 July2023.
- ^"After Ahalya, Sujoy back with short based on Ray story - Times of India".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 24 December 2017.Retrieved30 September2017.
- ^Archived atGhostarchiveand theWayback Machine:"Anukul | Satyajit Ray | Sujoy Ghosh I Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films".YouTube.
- ^"Sujoy Ghosh: Digital platform demands a greater amount of dedication and hard work".4 October 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 5 October 2017.Retrieved5 October2017.
- ^"In 'Anukul', Sujoy Ghosh does a fine job of adapting Satyajit Ray's sci-fi short story".Archivedfrom the original on 11 July 2023.Retrieved7 October2017.
- ^"ফের সত্যজিত্ ম্যাজিক! মুক্তি পেল সুজয় ঘোষের 'অনুকূল'".Archivedfrom the original on 5 October 2017.Retrieved5 October2017.
- ^"Anukul review: Sujoy Ghosh's adaptation of Satyajit Ray's story takes you to an inevitable dystopian future".6 October 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 6 October 2017.Retrieved6 October2017.
- ^"Amitabh Bachchan lauds Sujoy Ghosh's short film Anukul, calls it unique Satyajit Ray story | Bollywood News – India TV".6 October 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 6 October 2017.Retrieved6 October2017.
- ^"Anukul: Sujoy Ghosh brings Satyajit Ray dystopian world alive in a dark, edgy film. Watch it here".6 October 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 7 October 2017.Retrieved7 October2017.
