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Overview
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.
A closer look
Mahalaya (2019) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Soumik Sen. The cast includes Subhasish Mukherjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Kanchan Mullick, Prosenjit Chatterjee. Runtime: 108 minutes.
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Mahalaya FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mahalaya?
Mahalaya is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mahalaya?
Our source metadata lists 1 March 2019. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mahalaya?
The listed director is Soumik Sen.
Who is in the cast of Mahalaya?
The available cast credits include Subhasish Mukherjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Kanchan Mullick, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saptarshi Ray. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Mahalaya?
The recorded runtime is 108 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Mahalaya?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Mahalaya?
The original title in our source data is মহালয়া. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Mahalaya about?
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.
Is a trailer available for Mahalaya?
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