Panchlait

Panchlait (transl. Five lamps)[lower-alpha 1] is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language social comedy film based on Phanishwar Nath 'Renu''s short story 'Panchlight'.[1][2] This movie directed by Prem Prakash Modi features Amitosh Nagpal, Anuradha Mukherjee, Yashpal Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Ravi Jhankal, Brijendra Kala, Lalit Parimoo, Pranay Narayan and Anurima Ghosh in important roles.[3][4] Panchlait was released on 17 November 2017.[5][6]

Panchlait
Panchlait Movie Poster
Directed byPrem Prakash Modi
Produced byAnup Todi
Anil Somani
Pramod Goyal
Written byPhanishwar Nath 'Renu'
Screenplay byRakesh Kumar Tripathi
StarringAmitosh Nagpal
Anuradha Mukherjee
Yashpal Sharma
Rajesh Sharma
Ravi Jhankal
Brijendra Kala
Music byKalyan Sen Barat
CinematographyJoy Supratim
Edited bySanjib Datta
Production
company
Funtime Entertainment
Release date
  • 17 November 2017 (2017-11-17)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Plot

Set in a rural backdrop, Panchlait tells the story of a village community called Mahato that still has no electricity.[7] The storyline is hinged on multiple and layered social interactions and an ethereal romance brewing between the lead characters. The people in this small village lives in darkness, engrossed in their own little sorrows and joys. Panchlait, also known as Petromax, plays an integral part in a villagers life and possessing one is a mark of honor. After much efforts, the villagers manage to acquire the coveted Panchlait. But the villagers are so innocent and inexperienced that they do not know how to light a simple lamp. Their lack of knowledge leads to hilarious situations. The only person who knows how to light the petromax is outcast from the village named Godhan who was falsely accused and thrown out of the Village. The rest of the story focuses on how the villagers manage to lit up the village despite the shortcomings.[8][9]

Cast

The details of the cast of the film is given below.[10][11][12]

  • Amitosh Nagpal as Godhan
  • Anuradha Mukherjee as Munri
  • Yashpal Sharma as Sarpanch Naginaa Mahto
  • Rajesh Sharma as Mulgain
  • Ravi Jhankal as Sardaar Jagnandan Mahto
  • Brijendra Kala as Chhadidaar Aganu Mahto
  • Lalit Parimoo
  • Punit Tiwari
  • Pranay Narayan as Deewan Judhisthir Mahto
  • Iqbal Sultan as Collector Mahto
  • Anurima Ghosh
  • Punyadarshan Gupta
  • Arup Zaigirdar
  • Malini Sengupta as Gulri
  • Kalpana Jha
  • Nayna Bandhopadhyay as Kaneli
  • Uma Basu

Music

The music director and lyricist of the film are Kalyan Sen Barat and Rakesh Kumar Tripathi respectively. The sound designing is handled by Anirban Sengupta. The songs are sung by Javed Ali, Rupankar, Anweshaa and Pt Sanjay Chakrabarty.[13][14]

Accolades
Award Date of ceremony[lower-alpha 2] Category Recipients Result Ref.
International Film Festival of India November 2018 Official Selection Panchlait Nominated 49th International Film Festival of India
Jagran Film Festival August 2018 Indian Competition Panchlait Nominated [15]
Habitat Film Festival May 2018 Hindi Films Panchlait Nominated [16]
Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards May 2018 Best Art/Cultural Film Panchlait Won
Haryana International Film Festival December 2017 Best Inspiring Film Panchlait Won
Best Director Prem Prakash Modi Won
Best Actor Amitosh Nagpal Won
Best Screenplay Rakesh Kumar Tripathi Won

Notes
  1. In Hindi, Panchlait is a colloquial reference to a lamp used at Panchyat offices by its office bearers, called Panch.
  2. Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References
  1. "Phanishwar Nath Renu's short story on silver screen".
  2. "Phanishwar Nath Renu's literary genius reprised on screen after 51 years".
  3. "Films like 'Panchlait' happen once in a while: Yashpal Sharma".
  4. "Panchlait teaser: Prem Modi's directorial might leave you with more questions than answers".
  5. "Panchlait trailer: Prem Chand's movie looks beautiful and with great actors".
  6. "Panchlait teaser released: A socially conscious comedy".
  7. "Panchlait on IMDb".
  8. "Panchlait Story Synopsis and Review".
  9. "Panchlait first look revealed: Prem Modi's movie seems to be very politically minded".
  10. "Films like 'Panchlait' happen once in a while: Yashpal Sharma".
  11. "Panchlait Release date announced".
  12. "Panchlait Movie Cast and Crew".
  13. "Panchlait Music was Released by ZEE Music".
  14. "Panchlait Music Release".
  15. "जागरण फिल्म फेस्टिवल के कारण दर्शकों तक पहुंची पंचलैट : प्रेम प्रकाश". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  16. "Habitat Film Club". www.habitatfilmclub.com. Retrieved 6 August 2020.

Further reading

For more information go to Funtime Entertainment

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