The Catastrophe
হালধীয়া চৰায়ে বাওধান খায়
Synopsis
Rakeshwar Bora, a simple Assamese farmer, faces ruin when a greedy landlord deceitfully claims his ancestral land by demanding a mortgage receipt that was never provided. To afford the steep bribes required by a corrupt legal system, Bora is forced to sell his livestock and send his young son to work as a servant for the same landlord. His ultimate humiliation occurs when financial desperation forces him to hang political banners praising the very man who destroyed his livelihood.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jahnu Barua
- Screenplay & Story
- Jahnu Barua
- Original Score
- Satya Baruah
- Original Title
- হালধীয়া চৰায়ে বাওধান খায়
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Assamese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Dolphin Films Pvt. Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jahnu Barua
Jahnu Barua, Hemen Borgohain
Satya Baruah
Anoop Jotwani
Heu-en Baruah
Sailadhar Baruah
Department Leadership Roster
Jahnu Barua
Director
Jahnu Barua
Screenplay
Heu-en Baruah
Editor
Sailadhar Baruah
Producer
Anoop Jotwani
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Catastrophe
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What is The Catastrophe about?
Rakeshwar Bora, a simple Assamese farmer, faces ruin when a greedy landlord deceitfully claims his ancestral land by demanding a mortgage receipt that was never provided. To afford the steep bribes required by a corrupt legal system, Bora is forced to sell his livestock and send his young son to work as a servant for the same landlord. His ultimate humiliation occurs when financial desperation forces him to hang political banners praising the very man who destroyed his livelihood.
Who directed The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe was directed by Jahnu Barua.
Who stars in The Catastrophe?
The principal cast of The Catastrophe includes Indra Bania, Badal Das, Purnima Pathak, Pranjal Saikia, Tara.
When was The Catastrophe released and how long is it?
The Catastrophe was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Catastrophe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Catastrophe was composed by Satya Baruah.