The daughter of filmmakeractress aparna sen, konkona appears primarily in indian arthouse and independent films, and her achievements in the genre have established her as one of the leading. Aparna sen is a renowned name in bengali as well as indian cinema. Aparna sen movie sonata to release on april 21 actress shabana azmi, who stars in the film, shared the poster and the release date on twitter on saturday. Aparna sen who is popular for making womencentric films has now made her english directorial with sonata, in which the actorfilmmaker is exploring midlife crisis through the eyes of three unmarried women living in mumbai professor aruna chaturvedi, banker dolon sen. Kudos to aparna sen for pulling this lost demographic out of the shadows. In aparnas new film sonata, they play furiously fastened friends who have lived together as flatmates in mumbai for 20 years. Aparna sen has proved herself to be a director of some interesting works. Sonata is the psychological exploration of three unmarried women namely aruna chaturvedi professor, dolon sen banker and subhadra parekh journalist played by aparna sen, shabana azmi and.
Her father is the veteran critic and filmmaker chidananda dasgupta. Apr 21, 2017 aparna sens english language movie sonata is adapted from a mahesh elkunchwar play of this there is never any doubt the story unfolds entirely within the living room of a wellappointed. She studied at modern high school and graduated with a bachelor of arts from presidency. Set in the recent contemporary past, it is about three friends, their lives, ups and downs. Lillete dubey, aparna sen and shabana azmi in a scene from sonata. Insiders say todd phillips never pitched origin film series on other dc characters. Paromitar ek din bengali full movie award winning film by aparna sen duration. Despite strong women characters played by shabana azmi, aparna sen and lillete dubey, sonata stays only on. Sonata features bollywood ace actor shabana azmi, lillete dubey and aparna. Aparna, who is also the director of the film, has adapted a marathi play written by mahesh elkunchwar with the same title. For dramatic purposes, the two women do not behave as though they have been inhabiting the same domestic space for a very long time.
Even as bromance continues to be a much explored trope among filmmakers, national awardwinning director aparna sen s upcoming. In the 2000s, aparna sen was seen in various important supporting roles, with the most prominent being in the movie antaheen 2009, which also starred sharmila tagore and rahul bose in the lead. Aparna sen aparna sen says the title sketch of sonata also retained the reference of a musical note which went well with the concept of the film. The young mrinalini played by konkona sen sharma bonds with chintan kaushik sen at a time when her relationship with her. Sonata hindi movie online in ultra hd einthusan aparna sen, shabana azmi, lillette dubey directed by aparna sen music by neel dutt a aparna sen hindi movies online blockbuster movies music videos bollywood this or that questions. Aparna sen is an indian film actress, film director and screenwriter.
Aparna sen s english language movie sonata is adapted from a mahesh elkunchwar play of this there is never any doubt. Konkona sen sharma born 3 december 1979 is an indian actress, writer, and director. Aparna sen aparna sen says the title sketch of sonata also retained the reference of a musical. Aparna sen was born in calcutta to a bengali family, originally from east bengal. According to the youtube description box, it follows the lives of three unmarried women played by aparna, shabana azmi and lillete dubey. Find out what is aparna sen box office collection till now. Written and directed by aparna sen, sonata is narrative of.
Satyajit rays film posters illustrate the story concept aptly. Three women, freed from the preeningpouting shackles of mainstream. Aparna sen s film with shabana, lillete perfectly captures the essence of female bonding aparana sen is back with a new film and this time she has chosen the likes of shabana azmi and lillete dubey to keep her company. Owing to its rarity, you expect nothing short of greatness. A rare take on bad feminists and girl bonding the quint aparna sen s sonata is a rare gem you must watch with your besties and a whole lot of abandon. Sonata starring aparna sen and shabana azmi in the lead role. Filmmaker aparna sen has unveiled the first trailer of her next, sonata, and it is a liberating, funfilled philosophical, poetic take on the life of women. Watch shabana azmi in aparna sens sonata, exploring. Filmmakers like farah khan play by patriarchal rules to be successful madhuri dixit casts ventilator actor in her film shruti haasan. Aparna sen movie sonata to release on april 21 the new. Aparna sen s english directorial debut featuring shabana azmi and lillete dubey is a refreshing watch. She has received two national film awards and four filmfare awards.
Film sonata is the psychological exploration of three unmarried women namely aruna chaturvedi professor, dolon sen banker and subhadra parekh journalist played by aparna sen, shabana azmi, and lillete dubey respectively. Aparna sen height, weight, age, wiki, biography, husband, family photo. Shabana azmi, aparna sen and lillete dubey were in chennai for the promotions of their upcoming film sonata. Aruna sen is a linguistic scholar who wont stand foul language. Iyer, is ready with her next project, sonata, a psychological exploration of three. Apr 21, 2017 when shakespeare said, all the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players, the three protagonists in aparna sens sonata took it a bit too seriously. Mar 21, 2017 the film also stars aparna sen s husband kalyan ray and the duo seem to be sharing some intense look in the trailer. Find lillete dubey tour dates 2020, lillete dubey concerts schedule, book online lillete dubey events. She has excelled both as an actor in film and theatre and as a director of parallel cinema.
Sonata movie photos sonata movie stills sonata bollywood. Aparna sens directorial offers what bollywood shies away from, but remains underwhelming sen brings to screen what indian cinema shies away from acknowledging the psyche of old unmarried women and that makes this one a deserving watch. Aparna sen was born 25 october 1945 age 72 years in calcutta, bengal presidency, british india. Shabana azmi can sing and its the only takeaway from sonata. The story unfolds entirely within the living room of a wellappointed. A leading actress of the late 1960s and 1970s she has received eight bfja awards, five for best actress, two for best supporting actress and one for lifetime achievement. Shabana azmi and lillete dubey said yes to sonata without hearing script. Jul 31, 2018 anuranan hindi dubbed movie 2008 rahul bose,rituparna sengupta,raima sen popular dubbed movies duration. Interview aparna sen on sonata, female bonding and the benefits of benign neglect we have mostly seen films and plays about male bonding, and this is new, says the director about.
Aparna sen timeline featuring movies and other highlights. Check out what users have to say about aparna sen, shabana azmi, lillete dubey starrer sonata only on times of india. Shaban azmi, aparna sen, and lillete dubey are women of a certain age, who have grown into their skin, comfortable being themselves. Aparna sen is ready with her latest directorial venture sonata, based on. Directed by annirudh roychowdhary, this national film awardwinning movie follows the story of four intertwined lives in the urban indian society. She studied at modern high school and graduated with a bachelor. In sonata, a movie adaptation of mahesh elkunchwars play, sen casually invites us into the lives of three women in the their sunset years. Her new film, releasing on april 14, is based on noted marathi playwright mahesh elkunchwars play sonata 2000 which was earlier staged by theatre person sohag sen, aparna s childhood friend. Three women, freed from the preeningpouting shackles of mainstream cinema. This aparna sen directorial is a rare story of womanhood and friendship, a gem that you must watch with your besties. In aparna s new film sonata, they play furiously fastened friends who have lived together as flatmates in mumbai for 20 years. Apr 27, 2017 the movie is called sonata, and its based on the play of the same name by mahesh elkunchwar.
Screenwriter the problem is i was a star before i became a director. Despite strong women characters played by shabana azmi, aparna sen and lillete dubey, sonata stays only on surface. Aparna sens sonata makes a statement in cannes youtube. Sep, 2016 while it is not new for a veteran like shabana azmi to follow the path of unconventional and parallel cinema, the actress has decided to go outofthebox yet again for aparna sen s sonata. Set in a time span of a few hours, sonata examines the lives of three unmarried friends, professor aruna chaturvedi aparna sen, banker dolon. Satyajit rays film posters illustrate the story concept. Produced by shashi kapoor, the movie received immense critical acclaim and won aparna her first national film award for best direction. Sonata is a oneact play by indian playwright mahesh elkunchwar about friendship between. The most obvious gripe regarding aparna sens sonata, an englishlanguage chamber drama that unfolds in a single living room in the span of a few hours, would relate to its cinematic sparseness. Aparna sens sonata is a rare gem you must watch with your besties and a whole lot of abandon.
Lillete dubey, aparna sen and shabana azmi to share the. It is based on mahesh eklunchwars play of the same name. Shabana azmis presence brightens aparna sen s film sonata is bigger than it seems. Aparna sen, shabana azmi, lillete dubey sonata movie director. Mahesh elkunchwars english language play sonata adapted for film makes middleaged women and female bonding central, something even. She opens up in a detailed conversation around this film and others. Rishi, neetu and ranbir kapoor get together at the launch of live show khullam khulla. Sonata is the psychological exploration of three unmarried women namely aruna chaturvedi professor, dolon sen banker and subhadra parekh journalist played by aparna sen.
Author chintan nair says this to actor mrinalini in aparna sens film iti mrinalini an unfinished letter. Mar 20, 2017 the trailer of the movie, which reflects the bond of women going through a midlife crisis in modernday setup, was released recently. In sonata, a movie adaptation of mahesh elkunchwars play, sen casually invites us into the lives of three women in the. In 2017, aparna sen adapted the play into a bengali feature film of same name, starring sen, shabana azmi, and lillete dubey. While waiting for their college friend to arrive from out of town, three middleaged women examine their lives. While it is not new for a veteran like shabana azmi to follow the path of unconventional and parallel cinema, the actress has decided to go outofthebox yet again for aparna sen s sonata.
Now she has acted in a movie named sonata along with shabana azmi and lillette dubey. Aparna sen is ready with her latest directorial venture sonata, based on the play by the same name by mahesh elkunchwar. Veteran actress and filmmaker aparna sen, who has made pathbreaking films like 36 chowringhee lane and mr. Sonata is directed by aparna sen starring shabana azmi, lillete dubey and sohag sen. The trailer of sonata is a wonderful depiction of the friendship between three single older women. Oct 10, 2019 check out latest aparna sen news updates. Sonata trailer i aparna sen i shabana azmi i lillete dubey duration. Sonata chronicles the events that take place one evening in dolon sen and aruna chaturvedis apartment in mumbai. It is a subtle, cosmopolitan, contemporary, film on women and the. Barring a few extremely special moments, this aparna sen film reeks of mediocrity.