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Jalsaghar (Bengali: জলসাঘর Jalsāghar, lit. ' The Music Room ') is a 1958 Indian Bengali drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on a popular short story by Bengali writer Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay, and starring Chhabi Biswas.
Sep 7, 2023 · Jalsaghar is another cinematic masterpiece by Satyajit Ray. Released in 1958, this film is a profound exploration of decadence of the feudal era in the mid-2...
Dec 12, 2020 · Jalsaghar ( The Music Room ) is a 1958 Indian Bengali drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on a popular short story by Bengali writer Tarasankar...
With Chhabi Biswas, Gangapada Basu, Padmadevi, Kali Sarkar. Depicts the end days of a decadent zamindar (landlord) in Bengal, and his efforts to uphold his family prestige even when faced with economic adversity.
Jul 19, 2011 · With The Music Room (Jalsaghar), Satyajit Ray brilliantly evokes the crumbling opulence of the world of a fallen aristocrat (the beloved actor Chhabi Biswas) desperately clinging to a fading way of life.
Indian landowner Biswambhar Roy (Chhabi Biswas) lives in luxury, but his fortune is slowly slipping away. Despite his decreasing funds, Roy insists on maintaining his lavish lifestyle ...
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Apr 11, 2021 · In ‘Jalsaghar’, a stubborn landlord, a chandelier with its own story, and musical soirees Ahead of Satyajit Ray’s birth centenary, a reminder of the master director’s period drama ...
Feb 12, 2018 · Jalsaghar is based on a popular short story written by Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay. Aged zamindar Bishwambhar Roy spends his days in his dilapidated palace on the banks of the river.
Aug 24, 2023 · Jalsaghar (The Music Room) Tradition and modernity collide as prideful, fading aristocrat Biswambhar (Chhabi Biswas) becomes intent on mounting opulent music performances at his palatial home, despite his declining fortunes.
One of Satyajit Ray's most exquisite films, Jalsaghar (The Music Room) organically integrates song and dance into an arthouse film. The story centres on the decline of an aristocrat and patron of classical music.
