‘Raag’ portrays the relationships we had not discussed, says Adil Hussain

No doubt, it was amazing, really a great day having lots of good moments and the galaxy of talented people all around and finally ended up with some delicious food.

Everything was good and in perfect mood at the music release of new Assamese film ‘Raag-the rhythm of love’. But after reaching home when I sit and trying to write something on this, I feel some kind of dilemma in my mind. It may be because of the conflict between my being part of the crew of the film and the journalist in me.

So, let the journalist speak first. Here we go:

Amidst the various negativity and down falling of Assamese Cinema Industry, we really glad to see the increasing rate of making regional cinemas in last few years. Specially, the industry is now hoping a lot from the new breed of filmmaker for their innovative thoughts and the ability to come up with new treatments in every aspect from production to distribution to marketing. And this is what Assamese Cinema actually needs in this sensitive phase when all of us are in doubt regarding the future of Assamese cinema. But still we are trying hard to be optimistic as we have some hopes too. And yeah, debutant director Rajni Basumatary’s ‘Raag’ is one of those hopes to get Assamese Cinema closer to the audience.

The music of this much-hyped new Assamese film ‘Raag’ has been launched today (15th Jan, 2014) at Hotel Gateway Grandeur at Guwahati by two leading filmmaker of the region Munin Barua and Bidyut Chakrabarty. On this occasion Adil Hussain, the noted actor and the male protagonist ‘Raag’, says, this new movie for him is like coming back to home. The actor, who started his journey from stage, also maintained that ‘Raag’ is a kind of movie that deals with the relationship, especially those neither we had discussed before, nor did our parents or the past generation feel the need of discussing it. For him, this things which were not discussed openly, expresses later through different activities like violence, frustration etc. He also appreciates the soulful music which added more colours to the movie.

Some of other cast n crews including the female protagonist Zerifa wahid, Kopil Bora, Co-producer Shirish Jain (Manna Films) , Popular singer Anindita Paul, Dikshu, Pragyan Baruah, Murchana Borkakati, Music director Avinash Waghel, Editor Rupam Kalita, Assistant director Anupam and the guests including deputy commissioner of Kamrup Ashutosh Agnihotri, managing director of Prag Channel Sanjive Narain were graced the occasion by their presence. Anindita performed one of her song in the movie ‘Tup Tup Xore Endhaar’ and enthralled all the people gathered there by her magical and soulful voice. Rajni Basumatary, the captain of the ship ‘Raag’, expresses how this movie came up on the floor which had been scripted seven years before. She thanked Assam Film (Finance and Development) Corporation for trusting her & her story and for the decision of producing the film. Swapnanil Barua, from Assam Cultural Affairs dept. and Nazreen Ahmed,Managing Director of Assam Film Finance & Development Corporation were also present on this music release occasion.

Now, something from heart of a crew member:

Last, but not the least, personally it was very special occasion for me as well. After ‘Rowd’ n ‘Shinyor’, it was my third movie as lyricist. Felt very happy to get the opportunity to work with this team of Raag and now I am much happier to see the way my two songs ‘Akou Ebaar’ & ‘Tup Tup’ come out. Hope people will like both of the songs as they appreciated ‘Pokhi Pokhi Mon mur’ (Rowd 2012) & ‘Bixakto Suma’ (Shinyor 2013). The other songs of the movie, written by Sarat Borkakati, are also very heart-touching and I am sure people will find something new in every song of the movie. Lastly, a big thank to all the cast and crew of Raag , especially Rajni Basumatary, one of the most sincere and dedicated human being I have met. Thanks Rajni ba for making this happen and a big hug to Avinash, Anindita ba & my friend Dikshu.

The Bottom line:

Undoubtedly, the music & also the film Raag is not one of those traditional Assamese films. From the story to treatment to music, it carries a different taste. So, when we all have been talking for long about change, innovation and all, ‘Raag’ could be a good example of this change.

On this music release, noted and one of the most successful filmmaker of the region Munin Barua rightly says, we need to think according to the audience. He also pointed out the in-appropriate show timings of Assamese Movies provided by Cinema halls.
Anyway, Raag releasing on coming 7th Feb.
See you all in theatre..to experience the change of course..!!
( Thanx to staff photographaer of Asomiya Khabar S. LAL & Bijiyeta Patgiri for providing the images )