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Overview
One of the early films of Chhabi Biswas featuring him as a leading man, before he came to be associated with the dominating patriarch roles that have become iconic in Bengali cinema, the film is a tale of the love, relationships and ideals of two generations. Nutubihari is an idealist who has given up his love for Kalyani for the sake of his beliefs. He marries Bimala and becomes a lawyer, fighting for the rights of the poor against the feudal lords. Meanwhile, Kalyani comes to ask refuge after she becomes a widow and is inexplicably accepted by Bimala with a lot of warmth. As the years pass Kalyani's daughter Mamata and Nutu's oldest son Arun fall in love and wish to get married. However, the new-found fame and fortune turns his head and Nutu begins to resemble all the ideals and vices that he had always despised. On the other hand in an ironical turn of events, Arun comes to occupy the position once held by his father, highlighting the generational conflict of ideals.
A closer look
Two Generations (1945) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family. Directed by Subodh Mitra. The cast includes Chhabi Biswas, Tulsi Chakraborty, Sunanda Banerjee, Chandrabati Devi. Runtime: 110 minutes.
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What is the original language of Two Generations?
Two Generations is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Two Generations?
Our source metadata lists 30 August 1945. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Two Generations?
The listed director is Subodh Mitra.
Who is in the cast of Two Generations?
The available cast credits include Chhabi Biswas, Tulsi Chakraborty, Sunanda Banerjee, Chandrabati Devi, Jahar Ganguly. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Two Generations?
The recorded runtime is 110 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Two Generations?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family.
What is the original title of Two Generations?
The original title in our source data is Dui Purush. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Two Generations about?
One of the early films of Chhabi Biswas featuring him as a leading man, before he came to be associated with the dominating patriarch roles that have become iconic in Bengali cinema, the film is a tale of the love, relationships and ideals of two generations. Nutubihari is an idealist who has given up his love for Kalyani for the sake of his beliefs. He marries Bimala and becomes a lawyer, fighting for the rights of the poor against the feudal lords. Meanwhile, Kalyani comes to ask refuge after she becomes a widow and is inexplicably accepted by Bimala with a lot of warmth. As the years pass Kalyani's daughter Mamata and Nutu's oldest son Arun fall in love and wish to get married. However, the new-found fame and fortune turns his head and Nutu begins to resemble all the ideals and vices that he had always despised. On the other hand in an ironical turn of events, Arun comes to occupy the position once held by his father, highlighting the generational conflict of ideals.
