Santali cinema explained

Cinema of Jharkhand
Screens:2 (2007)[1]
Screens Per Capita:0.1 per 100,000 (2007)
Admissions Ref:[2]
Box Office Total:150 million
Box Office Year:2010
Produced Total:110
Produced Year:2014

Santali cinema, also known as Sollywood, has its presence in the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, and parts of Nepal (especially Jhapa District and Morang District), where Santals live. Santali films are made in the Santali language.

History

The history of Santali cinema seems to be little unknown or disputed. Before 2000, most of the Santali films were simultaneously or partially re-shot with Bengali films. Or many Bengali films were dubbed and released in Santali, which continue to this day. The chapter of Santali cinema began in the 1980s, when few Santali films were commercially successful at regional level. While Santali cinema may not have gained mainstream popularity compared to other regional film industries in India, it plays a significant role in representing and preserving the cultural diversity of the Santali community. The industry continues to evolve, and with increasing access to technology and platforms, Santali filmmakers have more opportunities to reach a wider audience and promote their unique stories and perspectives.

Santali cinema has not been able to create an identity as a film industry like most other cinemas in India. Every year about 8 to 10 films are made and released directly, on CDs only. None of them are released in cinema halls, due to low budget and least support of state government in development of the cinema. Music albums are preferred over video films, as the budget is very low and production cost is easily recovered. The number of these ranges from 10 to 20.

Santali cinema has a good scope in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam and Odisha the majority of its viewers reside in these regions. Although some initiatives have been taken to support Santali cinema,[3] [4] allowing it to prosper, only three films managed to make it to the big screen : Chando Likhon,[5] [6] [7] [8] which was released in 2001, was the first film to be made on 35 mm movie film; second in this series was Sagun Ena Sohag Dular (2003),[9] which was loosely based on the 1982 Bollywood film Nadiya Ke Paar; Jewee Jurie (Life Partner) (2009)[10] [11] was produced by SBT Movie Craft and released widely in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and others. Bonodal (The Change) (2016),[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] Nepal's first historic Santali feature film, was produced and directed by Kiran Khatiwada.[20] [21] [22] [23]

In 2008, first international platform for Santali films was launched in Jamshedpur by Dashrath Hansda.[24] Same year, RASCA launched a website.[25] As there is no film development corporation in Jharkhand, the Santali film industry is in an unremarkable position, and due to this, films and music albums are made less in number and distributed inefficiently, due to cost and other reasons. In Jharkhand, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur and their surroundings, don't have proper cinema halls and ticket prices are very low compared to multiplexes all over India. So releasing a film in cinema halls is not very profitable.

Actors and actresses

Actress

Santali films

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Table 8: Cinema Infrastructure - Capacity. UNESCO Institute for Statistics. 5 November 2013. 24 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224225516/data.uis.unesco.org/?ReportId=5542. dead.
  2. Web site: Table 11: Exhibition - Admissions & Gross Box Office (GBO). UNESCO Institute for Statistics. 5 November 2013. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225053209/data.uis.unesco.org/?ReportId=5538. dead .
  3. Web site: 14 February 2012 . Santali films not getting government help: AISFA - PTI . September 27, 2013 . moneycontrol.com.
  4. Web site: Santali films not getting government help: AISFA - Itvnewsindia.com . September 27, 2013 . itvnewsindia.com.
  5. Web site: Chando Likhon (2001) . September 27, 2013 . nthwall.com.
  6. Web site: December 29, 2003 . 'Santhals set for film debut' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040326020213/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1031229/asp/siliguri/story_2728539.asp . March 26, 2004 . 28 September 2013 . . ...The 30-something Marandi, who played the role of director, producer and cinematographer of the first full-fledged Santhali feature film Haire Aricheli (alas! our customs), could barely contain his excitement while speaking about his dream project at a press conference today. ...An ardent Amitabh Bachhan admirer and a die-hard Mahesh Bhatt fan, Marandi already has a band of loyal followers among Santhals. His first offering, Chando Likhan (the script of god) was a huge success in Santhal-dominated areas in eastern India..
  7. Web site: March 18, 2012 . 'Bigger Santhali film fest' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131227030412/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120318/jsp/jharkhand/story_15262778.jsp . December 27, 2013 . September 28, 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . The AISFA special award will be given jointly to Bengali filmmaker Umesh Mardi and late actress Malho Mardi, who earned acclaim for her performance in Chando Likhon (first Santhali film made in 35mm). Malho, a resident of Baridih, died recently after sustaining burn injuries at her residence..
  8. Web site: April 16, 2012 . 'Santhali film stars feted ' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309020014/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120416/jsp/jharkhand/story_15376752.jsp . March 9, 2014 . September 28, 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . Bengali film-maker Umesh Mardi and late actress Malho Mardi, who earned acclaim for her performance in Chando Likhon (first Santhali film made in 35mm), were jointly honoured with the AISFA special award..
  9. Web site: November 3, 2003 . 'Soren's celluloid party ' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150712105343/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1031103/asp/jamshedpur/story_2528403.asp . July 12, 2015 . September 28, 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . The premier of the Santhali film, “Saguna Ena Suhag Dulare (The victory of true love)” at Rajendra Auditorium today was star-studded event with JMM chief Sibu Soren among the audience..
  10. Web site: Mar 3, 2009 . 'Santali film to be released soon' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091009002553/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/03/stories/2009030350370200.htm . October 9, 2009 . 28 September 2013 . . ...Much to the cheer and excitement of the large Santali tribal population of the State, Orissa will have its first full-length feature film in Santali language soon..
  11. Web site: March 9, 2009 . 'Orissa celluloid salute to Santhali' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150712044018/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090309/jsp/nation/story_10645878.jsp . July 12, 2015 . 28 September 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . ...Jewee Jurie, a love story written by Pratima Hota, is scheduled for release sometime in October..
  12. Web site: Naaiky . 2019-08-02 . BONODAL Officially Selected in Everest International Film Festival 2019 . 2021-01-07 . Inspire Media Production House . en-US.
  13. Web site: Naaiky . 2020-01-31 . Best Debut Director Award Won By Mr. Kiran Khatiwada . 2021-01-07 . Inspire Media Production House . en-US.
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  19. Web site: 2016-05-01 . नेपालमा पहिलो पटक सन्थाल जातिको चलचित्र 'बोनोदल' निर्माण हुने . 2021-01-08 . KochilaNews . en.
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  21. Web site: 2018-05-24 . Nepali director Khatiwada set to make first Hindi feature film . 2021-01-08 . Reporters Nepal . en.
  22. Web site: Naaiky . 2019-12-19 . Kiran Khatiwada was honored with 'SUBHAKAMANA PATRA' . 2021-01-08 . Inspire Media Production House . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2018-07-26 . सन्थाली भाषाको 'बोनोदल' देखि हिन्दी फिल्मसम्म . 2021-01-08 . Naya Patrika . en.
  24. https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/first-international-platform-for-santhali-film-dashrath-hansdah-s-award-winning-work-to-be-screened-at-nepal-festival-for-indigenous-movies/cid/582742
  25. https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/santhali-film-site-awards-on-cards/cid/593837
  26. Web site: 'Bigger Santhali film fest'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131227030412/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120318/jsp/jharkhand/story_15262778.jsp . dead . December 27, 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . March 18, 2012 . September 28, 2013 . The AISFA special award will be given jointly to Bengali filmmaker Umesh Mardi and late actress Malho Mardi, who earned acclaim for her performance in Chando Likhon (first Santhali film made in 35mm). Malho, a resident of Baridih, died recently after sustaining burn injuries at her residence. .
  27. Web site: 'Santhali film stars feted '. https://web.archive.org/web/20140309020014/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120416/jsp/jharkhand/story_15376752.jsp . dead . March 9, 2014 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . April 16, 2012 . September 28, 2013 . Bengali film-maker Umesh Mardi and late actress Malho Mardi, who earned acclaim for her performance in Chando Likhon (first Santhali film made in 35mm), were jointly honoured with the AISFA special award..
  28. Web site: December 29, 2003 . 'Santhals set for film debut' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040326020213/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1031229/asp/siliguri/story_2728539.asp . March 26, 2004 . 28 September 2013 . . ...The 30-something Marandi, who played the role of director, producer and cinematographer of the first full-fledged Santhali feature film Haire Aricheli (alas! our customs), could barely contain his excitement while speaking about his dream project at a press conference today. ...An ardent Amitabh Bachhan admirer and a die-hard Mahesh Bhatt fan, Marandi already has a band of loyal followers among Santhals. His first offering, Chando Likhan (the script of god) was a huge success in Santhal-dominated areas in eastern India..
  29. Web site: 'Creative leap for steel city actor'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131227030517/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121211/jsp/jharkhand/story_16301366.jsp . dead . December 27, 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . December 11, 2012 . September 28, 2013. ...Madhvendra who is interested in promoting young talents from Jamshedpur, organised career counselling programmes for aspirants from steel city willing to try their luck in cinema in 2003 and 2004. He has also financed two Santhali films, Sagun Ena Suhag Dulad and Hai Re Aree Chaili in 2004..
  30. Web site: 'First international platform for Santhali film- Dashrath Hansdah's award-winning work to be screened at Nepal festival for indigenous movies '. https://web.archive.org/web/20080606222601/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080531/jsp/jharkhand/story_9345006.jsp . dead . June 6, 2008 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . May 31, 2008 . September 28, 2013. For the first time, a Santhali movie is going to be screened at an international film festival.Sitanala Re Sagun Supari, which won an award at the Santhali Film Fare festival, would be screened at the second edition of Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival, between June 5 and 8..
  31. Web site: 'Santhali film a huge hit'. yahoo.com. September 15, 2012 . September 28, 2013 . "Ranchi is not a Santhal belt. So yes, I had not expected such an overwhelming response to my film," said Dasharath Hansda, director of Sita Nala Re Sagun Supari (Santhali), which was screened at the small hall of Sujata cinema to a packed house in the morning..
  32. Web site: 'Santhali film a huge hit'. https://web.archive.org/web/20150712094957/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/jharkhand/story_15976706.jsp . dead . July 12, 2015 . The Telegraph (Calcutta) . September 15, 2012 . September 28, 2013 . "Ranchi is not a Santhal belt. So yes, I had not expected such an overwhelming response to my film," said Dasharath Hansda, director of Sita Nala Re Sagun Supari (Santhali), which was screened at the small hall of Sujata cinema to a packed house in the morning..
  33. Web site: 'Despite rain, rival film galas shine'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131227030529/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110506/jsp/jharkhand/story_13945913.jsp . dead . December 27, 2013 . The Telegraph (Calcutta). May 6, 2011 . September 28, 2013 . "I have been a part of this award ceremony after a gap of two years and now I have bagged an award which proves my calibre in acting. Since there are two award ceremonies simultaneously on tonight, I am also expecting a recognition at Jharkhand Cine Award," smiled Geetam Hansda, a comedian who won an award for Santhali film Poran Porayni at RASCA. .
  34. Web site: 'Mumbai calls Santhali films'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131227030513/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110730/jsp/jharkhand/story_14306651.jsp . dead . December 27, 2013 . July 30, 2011 . September 28, 2013. “We’ll select films in August and screen them between October and December. We may also take few actors to interact with the audience,” Hasdah added. Favourite picks are Bir Manani and Amar Tangi Nind Tangi. Stars such as Dasrath Hansda, Surendra Tuddu and Pintu Soren are favourites among tribals. .
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