Cast
View AllPrashant Nanda
as Sania
Hemanta Das
as Makara
Dukhiram Swain
as Nidhi Mishra
Mohammad Mohsin
as Drunkard
Pramod Mohanty
as
Meena Mohanty
as
Mahashweta Roy
as Manika
Nikhil Baran Sengupta
as
Raj Kishore Ray
as
Babaji Sahoo
as
Tima
as
Dhira Biswal
as Village Doctor
Nari
as Bhola
Pira Mishra
as
Banaja Mohanty
as Gouri
Crew
Director
- Prashant Nanda
Producer
- Bijayananda Mohanty
- Ram Narayan Khuntia
- Purnachandra Das
- Prashant Nanda
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Shesha Shrabana examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Prashant Nanda brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1976, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Shesha Shrabana took approximately 28 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 129 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 185 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 12 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1976, when this film was released:
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 26, 1976
- Runtime: 2h 9m