Swabhoomi

Swabhoomi (also spelled Swabhumi, translated as 'Own Land') is a 2013 Bengali drama film co-produced and directed by Ujjal Chatterjee.[2] It is based on Mahasweta Devi's novel Adhobha.[3][4] Set against the backdrop of Nandigram violence, the film revolves around a woman whose husband goes missing after she joins a protest against land encroachment by government.[5] It stars Tapas Paul, Debashree Roy, Satabdi Roy, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Pradip Mukherjee, Barun Chanda, Debesh Roy Chowdhury and Jackie Shroff.

Swabhooni
Official poster of the film
Directed byUjjal Chatterjee
Based onAdhobha by Mahasweta Devi[1]
Starring
Music byBappi Lahiri
Release date
2013
Running time
126 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

Cast

Soundtrack
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Chikni Shabab Nashili"Bappi Lahiri, Sunidhi Chauhan, June Banerjee 
2."E Ladai Bachar Ladai"June Banerjee 
3."E Bachar Ladai"Shaan 
4."Eschenno Jakhon Jetei Hobe"Bappi Lahiri, Shaan 
5."Jaoa Asha Bhalobasha"Satyaki 
6."Sammati Chalo Na Motei"Moumita, Sayak Bandopadhyay 
7."Shanti Shanti Shanti Gram"Bappi Lahiri, June Banerjee, Shaan 
8."Tori Amar"Moumita 

Reception

The movie received negative reviews upon release. The Times of India gave the movie a rating of 1/5 stars. The critics criticized the performance and dubbing of Jackie Shroff and direction of Ujjan Chatterjee, while praising the performances of Barun Chanda and Debesh.[8]

References
  1. "কামদুনি 'অধবা', দেবশ্রী". Eisamay (in Bengali). 4 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  2. "Swabhoomi (2013)". Cinestaan. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  3. PTI. "Jackie Shroff to Act in Bengali Film 'Swabhumi'". India West. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  4. "Jackie Shroff shoots for Bengali film - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  5. "Jackie Shroff in Nandigram unrest adaptation - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  6. "Swabhoomi's subject still crucial: Mahasweta Devi". Business Standard India. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  7. "Dimpy's item number - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  8. Swabhoomi Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Swabhoomi by Times of India, retrieved 22 April 2019
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