Chandragrohon: The Lunar Eclipse (Bengali: চন্দ্রগ্রহণ) is a Bangladeshi film based on a short story written by Indian Bengali author Syed Mustafa Siraj. The film was released in 2008, marking the directorial debut of Murad Parvez. The film features Riaz, Sohana Saba, and Champa in lead roles along with Shahiduzzaman Selim, KS Firoz, Dilara Zaman, Kohinur, Gazi Rakayet, Azom Faruk and Kazi Riton in supporting roles.
In 2008, the film won three National Film Awards and four other awards.
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Story
A mad woman (Champa) lived near the Marwari Ghat. People from the market had sexual relationships with her at night. As a result, she became pregnant. Moyra Masi (Dilara Zaman) starts to look after her in these circumstances. One rainy night, she gives birth to a little girl, and after four years she (Champa) dies. Moyra Masi looks after the little girl. The girl (Sohana Saba) does not get any name and so everyone calls her Falani.
Cast
Riaz - Kasu
Sohana Saba - Falani
Champa - Sokhi Pagli
Shahiduzzaman Selim - Ismail Driver
KS Firoz - Abul
Dilara Zaman - Moyra Mashi
Kohinur - Modon
Gazi Rakayet - Shombhu
Azom Faruk - Marwari owner of Caubeji
Kazi Riton - Raja
Music
Chandragrohon film songs were composed by Habib Wahid and Imon Saha. The film's songs were written by Kabir Bakul, Jewel Mahmud, Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, and Arko Mostofa. There are a total of 11 songs in the film. Singers are Habib Wahid, Samina Chowdhury, Nancy, Dinat Jahan Munni and Subir Nandi.
Awards
Rainbow Film Festival
The winner of the 2009 Best Movies
National Film Awards
Chandragrohon won National Film Award and also other four awards totally seven sections.
Won Best Director - Murad Parvez
Won Best Dialogue - Murad Parvez
Won Best Screenwriter - Murad Parvez
Won Best Producer - Azom Faruk
Won Best Music Director - Emon Saha and Habib Wahid
Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Champa and Dilara Jaman
Won Best Actor in a Negative Role - Jahirauddn Peer
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
Chandragrohon won two Meril Prothom Alo Awards:
Won Best Film
Won Best Director - Murad Parvez.
Bacasasa Film and Culture Award
Won: Best Film - Azom Faruk