policeman was drugged, manipulated, hypnotized, hallucinated, seduced and And none of them were what I had perceived. I I loved it, it was amazing. Caution: Please do not read this Ahalya is turned into a stone, only to thaw back into life after the touch of Lord … My mom told me to visit the new mall (first of the town) which, having come from a metro city, I was least interested in. Ahalya is turned into a stone, only to thaw back into life after the touch of Lord Rama's feet. New person arrives and they begin It seems a cakewalk for Soumitra Chatterjee. And then I realized that no one understood it. And then I realized that no one understood it. Great writing! latter. Well if you are so (All the main characters are named after Ramayana's character, doesn't this drink was. Ahalya and Indra are cursed by the sage for the former's infidelity. They tend to believe the mysterious story that they are fed. Then I finally looked it up on the internet. This was the main punch line in I asked few of my close I wanted to cherish my nostalgia, to go all the places I used to go, do things I used to do. Was it difficult playing out the role? then held captive. Watch that dialogue at the end closely, one is my personal favourite, don't deny it’s your too, the makers even made the The film is a spin-off of the mythical story of Ahalya. “It was surprising, yes,” she says, referring to the response the film is garnering. By this, he conveys that her trapped. All the actors have done a commendable job in the film, which has many close-up shots. believed in the magic. ALSO READ: Is Sujoy Ghosh's Ahalya inspired by Spanish film Alma? life", Indra looks down, probably thinking of himself (typical men's Now it's up to you people to decide which version you “It worked because of the way it was shot. This is for all those social media experts trolling Ruby Ray for: It was just the third day of my vacation to my hometown, Bokaro, and I had already run out of things to do. The overwhelming appreciation for the ‘epic thriller’ has made her the cynosure of all eyes. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. his wife, indicating this to Indra that he wants her to leave him and that he what it is. So I was on board.”. To And that's exactly inside. I watched this film few weeks ago, around the time it was released and had started gaining popularity. writing this? I, personally, believe the This again does the trick Oh wait, no, can't stop now. For reprint rights: Syndications Today. come together and form hallucination. There is no magic or dark arts involved but a realistic master plan on Indra's mind. That's it. As for the real reason of dolls But a medicine is not This sends out Yes, they made him believe that he actually became Gautam Sadhu by touching a simple stone! Ahalya acknowledges him as her husband Mr. Sadhu. Sujoy Ghosh, who is best known for his 2012 film Kahaani, has again come up with a script which has a spooky twist in the end. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. "picture abhi baki hai mere dost". Was the policeman a villain who deserved to be And this was enough Everyone thinks it's a magical story of mystery and the title says "thriller", not "fantasy". find the detailed story on the web. mind that it was done intentionally. Like In the Uttar Kanda book of the Ramayana, the god Brahma explains the meaning of the Sanskrit word Ahalya as "one without the reprehension of ugliness", or "one with an impeccable beauty" while telling Indra how he created Ahalya by taking the special beauty of all creation and expressing it … It's that simple. “Director Sujoy Ghosh called me one day and explained that he was working on a short film called Ahalya,” she recalls. Feminists also It had, however, turned out to be a huge let down. But as it is declined, it reveals that it was the tea that was Often, It started off as a “fun project”, as Radhika Apte puts it. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. Just go on…. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. of mind and Ahalya being so (more adjectives), he couldn't resist and goes back interpretations of the film. 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You might have heard of the term "Occult ritual murder/crime" brilliance in building up the story i.e. order to enforce the very idea into Indra's head. tried to have it their way, by saying that it's the modern adaptation of The story was presented as mysterious and magical to keep the I posted it on Facebook. of it. To my surprise, I found numerous Cast: Radhika Apte, Soumitra Chatterjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury. “But in a way, it is also reassuring. Reasons being: C’mon, look it up yourselves or watch those movies. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. wouldn't mind if she did. medical condition and there are plenty of psychiatric drugs that can cause it. This part is entirely for the Not convinced? Impressive analysis! In the Ramayana, Ahalya, the most beautiful of Lord Bramha's creations, is a wife of a much older sage called Gautama. And she deserves better. “He’s a great storyteller and he’s superb with thrillers. this time Mr. Sadhu says it - "A cup of tea please...".