Hello Arsi

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Hello Arsi
Directed bySambit Mohanty
Screenplay bySambit Mohanty
Produced byAjaya Routray
StarringPartha Sarathi Ray
Prakruti Mishra
CinematographyPrasantanu Mohapatra
Music byMitrabhanu Mohanty
Distributed byBedamata Productions
Release date
2018
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageOdia

Hello Arsi is a 2018 Indian Odia romantic drama film written and directed by Sambit Mohanty, and produced by Ajaya Routray. The film stars Partha Sarathi Ray and Prakruti Mishra.[1] The film background score was composed by sound designer Subash Sahu, and its soundtrack was composed by Mitrabhanu Mohanty.[2] Critics praised the screenplay, story, and the acting of lead actress Prakruti Mishra.[3] Director Sambit Mohanty, who died shortly after filming, posthumously won a Rajat Kamal award for Best Screenplay (Dialogue).

At the 65th National Film Awards, the film won Best Feature Film in Odia, Best Screenplay, and Special Mention awards.[2]

Plot

The film tells the story of a girl named Arsi from Rourkela, India, who becomes a sex worker to survive. It explores topics of social alienation and industrialization, focusing more on ideas and actions rather than the characters.[4]

The film begins and ends in a car. The male protagonist remains unnamed for the duration of the film.

Cast

Production

The film began shooting in early 2017 in Rourkela, India.[5]

Awards

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref
2018 65th National Film Awards Best Feature Odia Film Sambit Mohanty Won [6]
Best Screenplay Sambit Mohanty Won
Special Mention(Actress) Prakruti Mishra Won

References

  1. ^ "Why No One Heard of "Hello Arsi" Before? | OTV". 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b Bal, Sandip (16 April 2018). "Odia film Hello Arsi wins big at 65th National Film Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  3. ^ Bureau, O. B. (17 April 2018). "Why 'Hello Arsi' Got National Award? Sekhar Kapur Has The Answer". ODISHA BYTES. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  4. ^ Hello Arsi (2018), retrieved 29 January 2019
  5. ^ "Odia film 'Hello Arsi' bags National Award". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Hello Aarsi wins Best Odia Film in 65th National Film Awards". KalingaTV. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.