Hello Arsi
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| Hello Arsi | |
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| Directed by | Sambit Mohanty |
| Screenplay by | Sambit Mohanty |
| Produced by | Ajaya Routray |
| Starring | Partha Sarathi Ray Prakruti Mishra |
| Cinematography | Prasantanu Mohapatra |
| Music by | Mitrabhanu Mohanty |
| Distributed by | Bedamata Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Odia |
Hello Arsi is a 2018 Indian Odia romantic drama film written and directed by Sambit Mohanty, and produced by Ajaya Routray. The film stars Partha Sarathi Ray and Prakruti Mishra.[1] The film background score was composed by sound designer Subash Sahu, and its soundtrack was composed by Mitrabhanu Mohanty.[2] Critics praised the screenplay, story, and the acting of lead actress Prakruti Mishra.[3] Director Sambit Mohanty, who died shortly after filming, posthumously won a Rajat Kamal award for Best Screenplay (Dialogue).
At the 65th National Film Awards, the film won Best Feature Film in Odia, Best Screenplay, and Special Mention awards.[2]
Plot
[edit]The film tells the story of a girl named Arsi from Rourkela, India, who becomes a sex worker to survive. It explores topics of social alienation and industrialization, focusing more on ideas and actions rather than the characters.[4]
The film begins and ends in a car. The male protagonist remains unnamed for the duration of the film.
Cast
[edit]- Prakruti Mishra as Arsi
- Partha Sarathi Ray as Taxi Driver
Production
[edit]The film began shooting in early 2017 in Rourkela, India.[5]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref |
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| 2018 | 65th National Film Awards | Best Feature Odia Film | Sambit Mohanty | Won | [6] |
| Best Screenplay | Sambit Mohanty | Won | |||
| Special Mention(Actress) | Prakruti Mishra | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Why No One Heard of "Hello Arsi" Before? | OTV". 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ a b Bal, Sandip (16 April 2018). "Odia film Hello Arsi wins big at 65th National Film Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Bureau, O. B. (17 April 2018). "Why 'Hello Arsi' Got National Award? Sekhar Kapur Has The Answer". ODISHA BYTES. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Hello Arsi (2018), retrieved 29 January 2019
- ^ "Odia film 'Hello Arsi' bags National Award". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Hello Aarsi wins Best Odia Film in 65th National Film Awards". KalingaTV. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. "Exclusive: Hello Aarsi bags Best Odia Film at 65th National Film Awards | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 5 January 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - Pioneer, The. "Odia film 'Hello Aarsi' wins national award". The Pioneer. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- "Hello Arsi wins 65th National Film Award as best Odia Film - Prakruti Mishra, Partha Sarathi Ray". Incredible Orissa. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. "Exclusive: Hello Aarsi bags Best Odia Film at 65th National Film Awards | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 5 January 2019.