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Mrinal Sen
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| Born | 14 May 1923 |
| Died | 30 December 2018 (aged 95) |
| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 1955–2002 |
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Filmography |
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Gita Sen
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| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1983) Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (1985) Order of Friendship (2000) Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2003) |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (nominated) |
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| In office 27 August 1997 – 26 August 2003 |
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Mrinal Sen (born May 14, 1923 – died December 30, 2018) was a famous Indian film director and writer. He was known for his movies, mostly in Bengali, but also some in Hindi and Telugu. Many people think he was one of the best Indian filmmakers ever.
He worked alongside other great directors like Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak. Mrinal Sen played a big part in starting the "New Wave cinema" movement in eastern India. This style of film often showed real-life problems and social issues.
Sen received many awards from India and other countries. These include eighteen Indian National Film Awards. The Indian government gave him the Padma Bhushan, a high civilian honor. The French government gave him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Russia honored him with the Order of Friendship. He also won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is the top award for filmmakers in India.
He was one of the few Indian directors to win awards at the three biggest film festivals. These are the Cannes, Venice, and Berlin Film Festivals.
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Mrinal Sen's Film Style and Influence
Mrinal Sen directed a movie called Bhuvan Shome (1969). This film is often seen as the start of the "New Wave Cinema Movement" in India. This movement focused on realistic storytelling and social commentary.
Films About Society and Politics
Many of the films Mrinal Sen made after Bhuvan Shome explored political and social ideas. He became known as an artist who focused on these topics. This was a time of much political change and unrest in India, especially in Kolkata.
Later, he started making films that looked at problems within India's own middle class. He explored how society and people's lives were changing. This period is considered one of his most creative times as a filmmaker.
Kolkata in His Movies
The city of Kolkata was very important in many of Mrinal Sen's films. From Punascha (1961) to Mahaprithivi (1992), Kolkata often felt like a character itself. He showed the city's people, their values, and the differences between social classes. He beautifully wove the city's streets and spirit into his stories.
Recognizing His Work
Mrinal Sen was often asked to be a judge at major film festivals. He was a jury member at the 32nd Berlin International Film Festival in 1982. He also served on the jury at the 13th Moscow International Film Festival in 1983 and the 20th Moscow International Film Festival in 1997.
His Passing
Mrinal Sen had been unwell for several years due to his age. He passed away on December 30, 2018, at his home in Kolkata. He was 95 years old. The cause of his death was a heart attack.
Major Awards and Honors
Mrinal Sen received many important awards throughout his career.
National Film Awards (India)
He won several National Film Awards, which are very prestigious in India.
- Best Feature Film:
- 1969: Bhuvan Shome
- 1974: Chorus
- 1976: Mrigayaa
- 1980: Akaler Sandhane
- Best Direction:
- 1969: Bhuvan Shome
- 1979: Ek Din Pratidin
- 1980: Akaler Sandhane
- 1984: Khandhar
- Best Screenplay:
- 1974: Padatik
- 1983: Akaler Sandhane
- 1984: Kharij
International Film Awards
Mrinal Sen also won many awards at film festivals around the world.
- 4th International Film Festival of India - Jury Prize for Bhuvan Shome (1969)
- Moscow International Film Festival - Silver Prize for Chorus (1975) and Parashuram (1979)
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - Special Jury Prize for Oka Oori Katha (1977)
- Berlin International Film Festival
- Interfilm Award for Parashuram (1979) and Akaler Sandhane (1981)
- Grand Jury Prize at the 31st Berlin International Film Festival for Akaler Sandhane (1981)
- Cannes Film Festival - Jury Prize for Kharij (1983)
- Valladolid International Film Festival - Golden Spike for Kharij (1983)
- Chicago International Film Festival - Gold Hugo for Khandhar (1984)
- Montreal World Film Festival - Special Prize of the Jury for Khandhar (1984)
- Venice Film Festival - OCIC Award - Honorable Mention for Ek Din Achanak (1989)
- Cairo International Film Festival - Silver Pyramid for Best Director for Aamar Bhuban (2002)
Other Important Honors
- In 1981, the Government of India gave him the Padma Bhushan.
- In 1985, the President of France awarded him the Commandeur de Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This is a high honor for contributions to arts and literature.
- From 1998 to 2003, he was an Honorary Member of the Indian Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
- In 2000, the President of Russia honored him with the Order of Friendship.
- In 2005, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his work in 2003. This is the highest honor for an Indian filmmaker.
- In 2017, he became a member of the Oscar Academy.
Filmography
- Raat Bhore (The Dawn) (1955)
- Neel Akasher Neechey (Under the Blue Sky) (1959)
- Baishey Shravana (Wedding Day) (1960)
- Punascha (Over Again) (1961)
- Abasheshe (And at Last) (1963)
- Pratinidhi (The Representative) (1964)
- Akash Kusum (Up in the Clouds) (1965)
- Matira Manisha (Man of the Soil) (Odia film) (1966)
- Bhuvan Shome (Mr. Bhuvan Shome) (1969)
- Interview (1971)
- Ek Adhuri Kahani (An Unfinished Story) (1971)
- Calcutta 71 (1972)
- Padatik (The Guerilla Fighter) (1973)
- Chorus (1974)
- Mrigayaa (The Royal Hunt) (1976)
- Oka Oori Katha (The Outsiders) (1977)
- Parashuram (The Man with the Axe) (1978)
- Ek Din Pratidin (And Quiet Rolls the Dawn) (1979)
- Akaler Sandhane (In Search of Famine) (1980)
- Chalchitra (The Kaleidoscope) (1981)
- Kharij (The Case Is Closed) (1982)
- Khandhar (The Ruins) (1983)
- Genesis (1986)
- Kabhi Door Kabhi Paas (1986–87) (12 short films made for television broadcast)
- Ek Din Achanak (Suddenly, One Day) (1989)
- Mahaprithibi (World Within, World Without) (1991)
- Antareen (The Confined) (1993)
- Aamaar Bhuvan (This, My Land) (2002)
See also
In Spanish: Mrinal Sen para niños
