Baandhon

Baandhon (Assamese: বাে ান, English: Waves of Silence) is a 2012 Assamese

Baandhon
language drama film, starring Bishnu Kharghoria and Bina Patangia in the lead
roles. The film was directed by Jahnu Barua and produced by Assam State Film
(Finance & Development) Corporation Limited.[2] The film was initially released on
26 October 2012 in the state of Assam and later on 5 July 2013 in selected PVR
theaters across rest of India.[1]

The film focuses on an elderly couple, Dandeswar and Hkawni, who arrive in
Mumbai in search of their missing grandson after 26/11 2008 terror attack.[3] The
film won the Best Feature Film in Assamese award in the 60th National Film
Awards[4] and also won the Best Film award in the Indian Films Competition at the
Bengaluru International Film Festivalfor the year 2012.[5]

Contents
Plot
Cast
The PVR release poster of
Music
Baandhon
Awards / Honours
Directed by Jahnu Barua
See also
References
Produced by ASFFDC

External links Written by Jahnu Barua

Music by Dhrubajyoti
Phukan
Plot Cinematography Suman Duwarah
Baandhon is set mostly in Guwahati, before the climax it shifts to Mumbai. It tells Edited by Cheragh
the story of 73 years old couple – Dandeswar (Bishnu Kharghoria) and Hkawni Todiwala
(Bina Patangia), who live outskirts of Guwahati, grudgingly nudging each other for Release date 26 October 2012
a divorce. They approach one of their ex-tenants, now a family friend, a successful
(Assam)
local lawyer Jatin (Jatin Bora) to file the divorce petition. While Jatin is aware that
5 July 2013
this is just a passing phase and the couple will soon patch up. He advises the couple
(Pan India)[1]
to live separately in the two different bedrooms of their bungalow. The couple had
lost their only son and daughter-in-law in an accident some years ago and their
Running time 110 minutes
grandson, Pona, is the only living kin. He is currently studying in IIT Bombay.
However, things take an unprecedented turn when Pona disconnects a call from Country India
Dandeswar in the middle of a conversation. The subsequent tries to contact him Language Assamese
fails. It all took place at the same time with the 26/11 2008 terror attack. The couple
arrives in Mumbai in search of their missing grandson.

Cast
Bishnu Kharghoria as Dandeswar
Bina Patangia as Hkawni
 Mahika Sharma
Jatin Bora as Jatin
Zerifa Wahid as Ranjana
Abatush Bhuyan
Angshuman Bhuyan

Music
[2] Background music director isDhrubajyoti Phukan.
There are no songs in the film except background music.

Awards / Honours
The film opened the feature film Section of Indian Panorama at the 43rd International Film Festival of India. It was also screened at
the International Film Festival ofKerala Film Festival and the Mumbai Film Festivalin the year 2012.[5][6][7][8]

The film was awarded as best film in the Indian Films Competition held at the Bengaluru International Film Festival for the year
2012. It concluded a plaque and a cash prize of Rs 4 lakhs.[5] Finally it won the 60th National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in
Assamese.[4]

See also
Jollywood

References
1. "Assamese film `Baandhon` to release across India July 5"(http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/assame
se-film-baandhon-to-release-across-india-july-5_137809.htm). IANS. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
2. "Baandhon - Upcoming Assamese Feature Film by Jahnu Barua and Produced by ASFFDC" (http://www.assamjourn
al.com/2011/12/baandhon-upcoming-assamese-feature-film.html)
. assamjournal.com. 15 October 2012. Retrieved
16 October 2012.
3. " 'Baandhon' portrays relationships sensitively (IANS Movie Review)"(https://archive.is/20130724175131/http://india.
nydailynews.com/entertainmentarticle/eb75412d46fc43dde8268c1ce48b4b73/baandhon-portrays-relationships-sensi
tively-ians-movie-review). New York Daily News. IANS. 6 July 2013. Archived fromthe original (http://india.nydailyne
ws.com/entertainmentarticle/eb75412d46fc43dde8268c1ce48b4b73/baandhon-portrays-relationships-sensitively-ian
s-movie-review) on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
4. "60th National Film Awards Announced" (http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2013/mar/d2013031801.pdf)(PDF) (Press
release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India
. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
5. "Baandhon wins Best Film Award at Bengaluru International Film Festival"(https://web.archive.org/web/2012123100
4627/http://dearcinema.com/news/baandhon-wins-best-film-award-at-bengaluru-international-film-festival/5554)
.
Dear Cinema. 27 December 2012. Archived fromthe original (http://dearcinema.com/news/baandhon-wins-best-film-
award-at-bengaluru-international-film-festival/5554)on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
6. International Film Festival of India 2012 official press release, page no. 1(http://www.iffi.nic.in/Indian%20Panoram
a,%202012_%20Feature%20&%20Non-Feature%20films%20-Press%20Release%20001.pdf) , access date: 20-12-
2012
7. Mumbai Film Festival (http://www.mumbaifilmfest.org/Screening_Schedule_2012_v1.pdf)Archived (https://web.archi
ve.org/web/20121021001941/http://www.mumbaifilmfest.org/Screening_Schedule_2012_v1.pdf)21 October 2012 at
the Wayback Machine. access date: 20-12-2012
8. Yahoo News, date: 9 October 2012(http://in.news.yahoo.com/box-office-rush-hour-assamese-films-
000000460.html), access date: 20-12-2012

External links
Baandhoon on IMDb
 Baandhoon on IMDb
Baandhon (Full Movie)at YouTube
Published News and images, at The Hindu Images
‘Mahurat’ of Jahnu Barua’s latest film

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