Rangashoor
**Synopsis - Rangashoor**
*Bagha Nacha*, a vibrant folk art from Odisha, showcases dancers painted like tigers. Chitra, a 20-year-old girl from Olab village, odisha carries forward her family’s legacy despite societal challenges. Trained by her father, Ghana, in this male-dominated tradition, she defies norms to preserve her heritage.
Raised amidst the jungle's stories, Chitra develops a deep love for nature, further fueled by a childhood encounter with poachers that ignites her passion for wildlife protection. As a skilled *Bagha Nacha* dancer, she performs alongside her father and troupe members Mahua and Lakha, navigating personal tensions and societal expectations.
Her life takes a pivotal turn during a performance for a forest officer, Ranjan Babu, when she experiences her first menstruation. This event leads her grandmother to pressure her into abandoning dance. However, Ghana supports her unwavering determination, and Chitra boldly confronts gender restrictions, preparing for Durga puja festival(dedicated to Goddess Durga).
Combining *Bagha Nacha* with conservation awareness, Chitra gains recognition for spreading messages about forest protection through performances and street plays. Her journey intensifies when Lakha, driven by jealousy, endangers her and her father during a Jatra performance. Chitra’s courage shines as she saves her father, confronts Lakha, and channels the spirit of Durga Mata in a transformative moment.
A year later, Chitra leads a troupe of village girls, symbolizing her triumph over adversity and her commitment to tradition. Her story of resilience, courage, and dedication ensures the legacy of *Bagha Nacha* lives on, inspiring her community and future generations.
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Pratap RoutDirector
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Himanshu raj kantaWriter
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Shatrughan KumarWriter
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Rajani RajanWriter
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sachikanta jenaProducer
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prashant beheraProducer
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Suryamayee MohapatraKey Cast
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chodhuri jayaprakashKey Cast
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Project Title (Original Language):Odia
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:2 hours
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Completion Date:December 24, 2024
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Production Budget:3,180,000 INR
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Country of Origin:India
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Country of Filming:India
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Language:Odia
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Shooting Format:Digital 35 mm R3D(RED CAMERAS)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35: 1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Director: RANGASHOOR(ODIA LANGUAGE).. My first debut directional film. last 25years & still continue as DOP, Mumbai and worked in different languages of india details giving below..
AS DOP:
DIPLOMA IN CINEMATOGRAPHY FROM BIJU PATTNAIK FILM &TV INSTITUTE OF ODISHA (1997-2001)
Odisha state award for best cinematographer for
film: Paika Bidhroha(2019)
Daman(2023)
AS DIRECTOR
Odia Film - RANGASHOOR(2025)
AS DOP
Hindi films - Halka, , Bal Naren, Kori - Ek Prem Katha,Pad gaye pange
Odia films - Rangashoor, Agastya, Baby, Kabula Barabula, 4 idiots, Toka ta pashi gala re, Love express, Biju Babu, Mr. Kanheiya, Mu Pardesi chadie, Queen, Bapa tu ma bhari dusta
Bengali films - The Royal Bengal Tiger, Glamour, Toka ta paiso galo.
Gujarati films :-
Hu tu tu tu, Duniyadari, Satam Aattam
Marathi Film:-
bunty Bundle Baaza
AS Associate DOP
MS DHONI, BABY, JODI BREAKERS, BAJATEY RAHO
Gender is not defined by rigid boundaries of the
body that we live in. It is about the inner conscious
which push you to live a certain way and make
you, feel alive and complete. Both masculinity &
femininity are the two sides of the same coin. Both
the gender has some unique qualities about their
behaviour, thought process and perspective
towards life, hence both needs same amount of
respect and recognition.
So, one day I was thinking what if there is no certain definitions of gender.
What if there is a more fluid space where everyone breaks all the boundaries
and be the way they want to be. Just the pure souls without any individuality.
Being from Odisha region, with the similar thought process started observing
my cultural practices and treasury. The Bagha Nacha(TIGER DANCE) of my region captured
my imagination, and the question triggered my consciousness that why only
males allowed to perform this art form? Why is it gender specific?
Hence thought to break this stereotype and present it in a manner, which will
eliminate all the gender biases from the society. Also wants to create a
mindset amongst people, where the gender is no more the resistance for
expressing your feelings from within.
Looking at the colors and images of tiger in the Bagha Nacha, one more
thought sweep into me. The population of tigers in the jungle have reduced
for over the decades. Though it created so many ecological imbalances, but
there is one more threat has occurred to humanity, which has never come
into the account.
t is because the forests do not have tigers and wild animals in them, they
have become accessible for humans to intervene and utilize it for their own
need and greed. Hence, so many illegal and malicious practices happen
inside the forest, which spoils the harmony of the society and are undercover.
So, this film also underlines this aspect about the Indian forests.