Hello Arsi

Hello Arsi
Directed bySambit Mohanty
Screenplay bySambit Mohanty
Produced byAjaya Routray
StarringPartha Sarathi Ray
Prakruti Mishra
CinematographyPrasantanu Mohapatra
Music byMitrabhanu Mohanty
Distributed byBedamata Productions
Release date
  • 2018 (2018)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageOdia

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

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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

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Production

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The film began shooting in early 2017 in Rourkela, India.[5]

Awards

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref
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

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  1. ^ "Why No One Heard of "Hello Arsi" Before? | OTV". 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ Hello Arsi (2018), retrieved 29 January 2019
  5. ^ "Odia film 'Hello Arsi' bags National Award". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Hello Aarsi wins Best Odia Film in 65th National Film Awards". KalingaTV. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.