Chhattisgarhi cinema
Chhollywood
Chhattisgarh Film Industry or Chhollywood refers to the Cinema of Chhattisgarhi dialect spoken in Chhattisgarh State.
History
In 1965 the first Chhattisgarhi film Kahi Debe Sandesh (in Black and White) directed and produced by Manu Nayak was released. It was a Story of intercaste love and it is said that former Indian Prime minister Indira Gandhi watched the movie. Dr Naidu written the lyrics for the movie[1] And two songs of the movie were sung by great Indian singer Mohammad Rafi. Then came the next, Niranjan Tiwari's directed Ghar Dwar in 1971, produced by Late Vijay Kumar Pandey. However, Both movies could not do well at the box office, and disappointed the producers. No movie was produced for almost next 30 years.[2]
Modern Cinema
In 2000, Chhattisgarhi Film Industry was reborn with Satish Jain's produced and directed Mor Chhainha Bhuinya. Mor Chhainha Bhuinya was released on October 27, 2000. Three days later, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced the creation of Chhattisgarh state. It is said that film was a mega blockbuster as the film was produced at just Rs 20-30 lakh, the film earned astonishingly over Rs 2 crore.[3]In 2005, Lata Mangeshkar sung a song for a chhattisgarhi movie called Bhakla.[4] All this progress revived the producers' interest in Local Cinema. Then came the next three super hit films Like Mayaa, Tura Rikshawala, and Laila Tip Top Chhaila Angutha Chhap were produced by Rock Daswani and directed by Satish Jain.[5]
Future
There used to be a time when a movie with a budget of 20-30 lakhs used to earn over a crore. Movies like Maya De De Maya Le Le, Pardeshi Ke Maya, Jhan Bhulao Maa Baap Laa and many more did very well at the box office.[6] Today almost the complete film work is done in Chhattisgarh, Film is sent to Mumbai only for censor certificate. Digitization of Cinema benefitted local cinema by cutting the film cost in terms of shooting and distribution of films. UFO Movies was also given as "best Digital Cinema Solution Award" in 2013 Award Ceremony.[7] In spite of many challenges Chhattisgarhi Cinema hold hope for better future.
References
- ^ "The Indian P.E.N., Volume 35". The Indian P.E.N., Volume 35. 35: 362. 1969. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Ghosh, Avijit. "Chhollywood calling". Times of India. Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Nahta, Komal (9 February 2001). "Chhattisgarhi film beats Mohabbatein". Rediff.com. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "लता मंगेशकर". Daink Bhaskar. 08 March 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Dubey, Amanesh (21 January 2012). "Laila Tiop Top is a Hit". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ Mishra, Neeraj (19 November 2001). "Screen Debut". India Today. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ "UFO Bags Award". Boc Office India. boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
