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Mahalaya

2019-03-01 · 108 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · History

Since its inception in 1931, Mahishasuramardini has been one of the most popular programmes in Bengali radio, and is currently the longest running radio programme in India, narrated by Birendra Krishna Bhadra. This film is a truthful account of what unfolded in 1976, after Aakashvani decided to replace Birendra Krishna with eminent actor Uttam Kumar in a revamped programme.

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Directors
Soumik Sen
Production companies
NIdeas Creations & Productions
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

Subhasish MukherjeeSubhasish MukherjeeBirendra Krishna Bhadra
Jisshu SenguptaJisshu SenguptaUttam Kumar
Kanchan MullickKanchan MullickMr. Banerjee
Prosenjit ChatterjeeProsenjit ChatterjeeSashi Sinha
Saptarshi RaySaptarshi Ray
Bhaswar ChatterjeeBhaswar Chatterjee
Devlina KumarDevlina Kumar
Subhomoy ChatterjeeSubhomoy ChatterjeePankaj Mullick

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