Harano Sur

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Suchitra Sen and Uttam Kumar - thats what this movie is about. Its their charisma, their chemistry, their presence which will captivate you. The movie itself has a pretty run of the mill story line. Man loses memory, woman nurses him back, man loses recent memory, woman's love survives the obstacles to win him back. There is nothing else special about this movie. I'm surprised it won awards. I'm guessing it was primarily due to everyone being starstruck. Uttam Kumar looks great. He's the only male sex symbol from Bengal I know of. His face, structure, demeanor, grace and vulnerability are irresistible. Suchitra Sen is a classical Indian beauty. More said about her beauty, the less.

Harano Sur is a famous Bengali movie from the Golden Age of Bengali cinema. It stars one of the favorite screen couples of that era, Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen, as Alok and Rama. But how does it hold up 60 years later?

In many ways, this movie is very progressive in its treatment of women. Rama, the main character, is a highly educated woman with a degree in medical psychiatry. She is a firm and outspoken advocate for the rights of her patients. In conversations with her father, it is clear that he respects her and supports her ambitions. He very reasonably worries about her when she chooses to work in Alok's house as a governess, but, importantly, he respects her decision to do so.

Alok himself is also respectful towards Rama. One of my favorite parts of the movie is when (pre-second accident) he affectionately calls her "Doctor-babu." "Babu" is a term used to show respect in Bengali, and is generally reserved for men. Its use in this context demonstrates that Alok respects her as a medical doctor and as a person. Then, when she begins to work in his house, he treats her with respect despite the fact that she is his employee. In fact, it is this respect which arouses Lata's suspicions.

At the same time, Rama faces many instances of overt sexism over the course of the film. The way she handles them indicates her strength of character. For example, at the beginning of the movie she is scolded for questioning another doctor's treatment plan. This scolding is not just because of her relative inexperience, but also (and more importantly) because she is a woman who has the audacity to contradict a male superior. When faced with the option to either shut up or quit, she opts for the latter. Never mind that she will be hard pressed to find another job that suits her skills so perfectly; she will not stay in a situation that she finds morally reprehensible.

I enjoyed this film as an example of early Bengali films that were not directed by Satyajit Ray. It was a nice story about a strong female character, even if the love story was a bit sudden. The acting and filming was also lovely, although Uttam Kumar could do with a bit less makeup.

The one thing that made this movie less enjoyable was the pacing. Harano Sur is 162 minutes long, and it feels like it. On the one hand, this pacing is OK: it was the style at that time, and it allows the characters to breathe and really show their emotions. But on the other hand, it makes the movie difficult to sit through. I had to finish it in several sittings.

This is a beautiful romantic classic film where the chemistry of Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen's chemistry is top notch. And of course the music is exceptional. The story of love,loss and memory still feels fresh even today. Truely one of the finest films in Bengali films. This film is recommended for those who truly believe in love and soulmate.

One of the old gems it's just soo good. I mean the value of culture the characters which are in the films is just too great. I would watch this movie over and over again. I loved the story. Plus the cast did a splendid work. Some of the shots in the movie which were takes was just exceptional and through the roof.