Ichhapuran Explained

Ichhapuran (Wish Fulfilment) is a 1970 Bengali comedy drama film directed by Mrinal Sen[1] [2] produced by the Children’s Film Society,[3] based on the same name short story of Rabindranath Tagore.[4] This is the only children’s film made director Mrinal Sen in his entire career.[5] [6]

Plot

It revolves with the life of a young mischievous boy Sushil and his school teacher father Subal. Sushil is not interested in studies at all and always like to play. He wishes to be like his father, having liberty to enjoy life on its own what an adult person can. On the other hand Subal also wishes to be young like Sushil. One day their wishes are fulfilled by God and their bodies get swapped. After huge confusion and comical situation they finally desire to get back to their original self.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ichhapuran (1969) . 2024-07-11 . Indiancine.ma.
  2. Book: Mukhopadhyay, Deepankar . The Maverick Maestro, Mrinal Sen . 1995 . Indus . 978-81-7223-213-9 . en.
  3. News: 2019-05-09 . How differently did Bengal’s cult directors use Tagore in their films? . 2024-07-11 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: Pioneer . The . 'Icchapuran' screened at Tribal Museum . 2024-07-11 . The Pioneer . en.
  5. The Wish Fulfilment (1970) MUBI . en . 2024-07-11 . mubi.com.
  6. Web site: Service . Express News . 2024-02-03 . Veteran actor, director Sadhu Meher passes away at 84 . 2024-07-11 . The New Indian Express . en.