Hemen Das
| Hemen Das | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 September 1946 Morigaon, Assam |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Notable work | Mriganabhi, Junj |
Hemen Das (Assamese: হেমেন দাস; 1 September 1946) is an Indian film director in Assamese cinematography. Among his best-known films are Mriganabhi, Junj, Gorokhiya He was a Jury Member for the National Film Award as well as for the Indian Panorama for the Feature and Non-feature category, and also the Critics Jury for the 13th International Children's Film Festival, India. He was an Ex-Board Member of Central Board of Film Certification, an Executive Council, and a General Body Member of Children's Film Society, India. He is contributing literary, cultural, and thought-provoking articles in English and Vernacular dailies, periodicals, and journals of the State of Assam. He is contributing literary, cultural, and thought-provoking articles in English and Vernacular dailies, periodicals, and journals of the State of Assam. His published book Natya Silpa, Pom Khedi, Cinema Cinema, Abhinay, Akonihat- Cinema Nriman Koro Aha, Chalachitrar Prasangat and compilation of books Xilpachinta based on Drama, Acting, and Film art considered to be more significant.
Early life
Hemen Das was born on 1st November 1946 at Ahatguri village in Morigaon district of Assam in a poor farmers' family. His father was late Bogasing Das, and his mother was late Dharmeswari Das. He started his education life at Village Primary School and passed Matriculation in 1963 from the local High School. Due to financial constraints, he could not go to college and search for a job. In the year 1967, he was appointed to the Secretariat Service in the Assam Secretariat, which was then situated at Shillong, then capital of Assam. After joining the service, he took admitted to Shillong College in the night section and completed his college education. He has been involved with dramatic art forms and social work since his childhood. During his busy service life also, he has been continuously associated with drama art. During this period, he was attracted to the cinema- the most powerful medium in the world. By studying the art of filmmaking, he acquired some basic knowledge of cinema, and with the experience of dramatic treatment, he ventured into filmmaking in the year 1989.
Career
In 1990 he wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogue and directed his debut Feature Film Junj (the fight) which received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese -the Rajat Kamal National Cine Award. The film was praised for portraying earthy realism in the field of social differences with conviction. He made Gorakheeya (Cowherd) in 1993, a children's film based on cowherds' life who gather knowledge and education from nature. It was followed by a Telefilm Ahatgurir Natun Baat (New way of Ahatguri) in 1995 based on the idea of a revolution to set free the new generation from the clutches of blind faith and social exploitation. He also directed the Documentary Marriage Ritual of the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and a Video film on Dr. Saran's e-HRD Model for based on Stress Management. After a gap of 22 years, he made a feature film Mriganabhi (Musk), which focuses on the angst of a deprived woman. In 2016 the film Mriganabhi got the Best Actress Award ( Prastuti Parasar) at the 6th Dada Saheb Falke International Film Festival, Delhi, and the Best Music Director (Tarali Sarma) in Prag Cine Award in 2016, Guwahati and Best Supporting Actor (Rajib Goswami) in Ro’dali Cine Award, 2017
He also directed the Documentary Marriage Ritual of the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and a Video film Dr. Saran’s e-HRD Model based on Stress Management. In 1997, the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, India conferred him with Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship Award for his contribution to Arts, Literature, and Society, and he is being given the Silpi Pension (2010) and Literary Award (2012) from the Government of Assam. Also, he got the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sanskritik Mahashabha, Assam, in 2012. He was a Jury Member for the National Film Awards as well as for the Indian Panorama in 2002 and the non-feature category in 2008. He was also on the Critics Jury for the 13th International Children Film Festival, India in 2003, and was a Jury at the State Film Award Festival of Assam in 2005.
He was an Ex-Board Member of the Central Board of Film Certifications, Government of India, and Ex-Executive Council & General Body Member of the Children’s Film Society of India. He was on the Panel of Experts for a viva-voce test at Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, and for the selection of Books for the State Library Service, Assam. Also, he was a Member of the Script Committee, NFDC, Govt. of India & Member of the Selection Committee for the artist pension, Govt. of Assam and He later retired from Assam Secretariat Service in 2004. He had been also the Regional Coordinator (NE), RITES Ltd., Government of India in 2007-2008 & 2010. He is a Chief Patron of B. Das Memorial Trust.
Direction
| Type | Name | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature Film | Mriganabhi (Musk) | 2016 | |||
| Feature Film | Junj(The Fight) | 1990 | |||
| Feature Film | Gorokhiya (Cowherd) | 1993 | |||
| Tele-Film | Ahatgurir Natun Baat | - | |||
| Documentary | Marriage ritual of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh | - | Video Film | Dr. Saran's e- HRD Model | - |
Acting
| Type | Name | Directed By |
|---|---|---|
| Feature Film | Ashray | Dulal Roy |
| Feature Film | Kanaklata | Kuntala Deka |
| Feature Film | Junj | Self |
| Feature Film | Pani | Prafulla Saikia |
| Feature Film | Itihas | Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia |
| Feature Film | Jatinga Ityadi | Sanjib Sabhapandit |
| Feature Film | Dikchow Banat Palaax | Sanjib Sabhapandit |
| Feature Film | Mriganabhi | Self |
| Tele Drama | Bhoot aaru Bahroni | Dulal Roy |
| Tele Drama | Ahatgurir Natun Baat | Self |
| Mega Tele-serial (Hindi) | Mrityunjoy | Charu Kamal Hazarika |
Drama Art
| Type | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Ankiya Nat | Rukmini Haran | |
| Ankiya Nat | Ram Banabash | |
| Ankiya Nat | Parijat Haran | |
| Ankiya Nat | Bhisma Parba | |
| Ankiya Nat | Bakasur Badh | |
| Ankiya Nat | Dakhya Jagya | |
| Ankiya Nat | Bali Badh | |
| Jatra Nat | Dukhiyar Jiyari | |
| Jatra Nat | Rakhya Kumar | |
| Jatra Nat | Konouj Kouwari | |
| Jatra Nat | Sirajuddaula | |
| Jatra Nat | Raja Harischandra | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Ba-maroli | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Bimuson | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Urukha Poja | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Ahatgurir Natun Baat | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Swakhyar | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Jorowruwa Poraja | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Baro-Ghanta | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Janmantor | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Achami Iswar Hajir | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Emuthi Chaul | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Bor Manuhor Dola | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Mrityunjoy | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Bhutai Deka | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Pathorughator Ran | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Magribor Aajan | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Akhon Shanti Yuddhar Babe | |
| Adhunik (Modern) Nat | Piyoli Phukan |
At All India Drama Competition
| Drama Name | Place and Year |
|---|---|
| Swakhyar | Ahmedabad, 1972 |
| Aami Swapnatur | Delhi, 1975 |
| Aachami Iswar Hajir | Bhopal 1976 |
| Bor Manuhor Dola | Delhi 1977 |
| Sakari Inspector | Delhi 1977, Kolkata 1978 |
| Magribor Aajan | Delhi, 1979 |
| Ahatgurir Natun Baat | Jaipur, 1984 |
Radio Plays
- Ahatgurir Natun Baat
- Angulimala l Rupahi Ma'am
- Prakash
- Dhanantori
- Godapani-Joymati
- Panipath
- Bidarva Kanya
- Khemi
- Xunpahir Chokulu (Serial)
- Ankur
- Juiye Pura Xun
- Rai
- Propanchatantra
- Rupohi Mahilar Abhinoy
- Sandesh
- Proloy
- Fehujali
- Gadadhar Konwar
- Biswashe Miloy Hari
- Bhutor Mukhot Ram Nam
- Ulai Ah
- Byadhor Chor
- Nirmal Bhakat
- Dakhol
- Rukmini Haran
Tele Plays
- Bhoot aaru Bahroni
Jatra Plays
- Manik Mala
- Rakhya Kumar
- Sakunir Pratisodh
- Raja Harischandra
Modern Plays
- Ba-maroli
- Urukha poja
- Swakhyor
- Baro-Ghanta
- Ahatgurir Natun Baat
- Swapna Yuddha
- Bimochan l Chiraj
- Achami Iswar Hajir
- Mogribor Aajan
- Emuthi Chaul
- Bormanuhor Dola
Writings
Drama Writings
- Ekhon Shanti Yuddhar Babe (For a War of Peace based on the fallout of a War)
- Kalpataru (A fabulous free based on the ideology and teaching of renowned Vaishnava Guru Shri Sankardeva)
Writings on Drama Art
- Need to study drama
- Ankiya Bhaona and mother language Bhaona
- National Theatre and a Modern Sankardev
- Dramatic art and society
- Drama and Cinema
- From Stage to Cinema
- Moscow Art Theatre
- Democratic Fighter, dramatist Arthur Miler
- Clifford Odates who established as a dramatist himself overnight in American theatre
- Chekhov's dramatic achievement
- Oldvick theatre
- Pirandello's art consciousness
- Bernard Shaw and intellectualism in drama
- Epoch-making dramatist Henrik Ibsen
- Brecht and his theatre
- Pisquetor and Brecht
- Berliner Ensemble and Brecht's Philosophy
- Famous dramatists Albi and Hunchberry
- America's first-class dramatist Tennessee Williams
- Expressionist dramatist Elmar Rice and Lawson
- Striendberg a dramatist of Spiritual conflict
- Lorca- greatest Spanish Poetic Dramatist of the 20th Century
- Dramatist Arthur Pinero
- Thought of God in modern drama
- Life- a source of drama
- Path breaker of English theatre - Galsworthy
- World famous playwright William Shakespeare
Writings on Film Art
- Our films, their films
- Mirroring Realities
- Film for the young
- Life of pi - the urge for keeping alive
- Ethan Nedekha Nadir Spare - a film with cinematic language and elements.
- Shakespeare in Cinema
- Example of a Responsible Director - film Kadam Tale Krishna Nache
- National Identify and Indian Cinema
- The Jugglery of Bollywood Films
- Sex and violence in Films
- The Smita Enigma l Drama and Film
- Novels vs Film l In search of Film Criticism
- Film and Individual - Anthropology, Aesthetics in Film
- Society and Film
- The Basis of Film Criticism
- Problems of Regional Film in Assam and their solution
- Indian Regional Films and their Development
- On completion of platinum Jubilee of Assamese Cinema
- The role of Film Journalism in l Development of Indian Talkie Film and its quality
- Film Art and the Role of Government
- Need for Cinema in Society
- Bhumika - a symbol of a severe blow
- Hiroshima Mon Omur - a film on separation and union
- Oka Uri Kotha - a symbol of an exploited society
- Education on Film
Other Writings
- On the issue of oil refinery (Sodhanagar Prasanga)
- The birthplace of Bezboroa (Bezboroar Janmasthan)
- Cultural icon Jyoti Prasad (Sanskritir Pujari Jyotiprasad)
- Government and art and culture (Sarkar Aru Kala Sanskriti)
- On the issue of Kalakshetra (Ekhon Achani- Sankardev Kalakshetra)
- It is high time to separate Cachar (Cachar Prithak Karar Eyei Upajukta Samay)
- On the track of acting (1st to 9th volume) (Abhinayar Pom Khedi)
- In search of the Devadashi system (Devadashi Prathar Pom Khedi)
- Cultural life of Guwahati City- latest situation and characteristics, (Guwahati Mahanagarir Sanskritik Jivan- Sehatiya Charitra and Baisistyas)
- Live amid people (Janashaktir Majat Jiyai Thakok)
- Context: Language of literature (Prasanga: Sahityar Bhasa)
- Context: Birthplace of Lakshminath Bezbaroa (Prasanga: Lakshminath Bezbaroar Janmasthan)
- All art is created from the urge of own heart (Sakalo silpai pathname ninja babe are Friday agitated Cristi hoi), Bihu dance, song, and festival- what is it really (Bihu nritya, geet are Utsav- Achalate ki?)
- Our beautiful village (Suwani Amar Gaonkhoni)
- Memorable incident of my life (Mor Jivanar Smaraniya Ghana)
- Sankardev Art University needed (Sankardev Kala Viswavidyalayar Prayujan)
- Remembering a source of inspiration- Amulya Kakoti (Anupreronar Utsa Amulya Kakotik Sunwari)
- What I wanted to be (Moi Ki Habo Bicharichilo)
- Dinning Hall, Decline of Sankari Philosophy in the Satra institutions, Fake drama in construction of capital at Guwahati (Guwahati Rajdhani Nirmanar Bheko Bhaona)
- What Assam has got from Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (Dr. Bhupen Hazarikar Pora Asome Ki Pale)
- Who will gain from Bhupen Hazarika's Rajya Sabha membership (Bhupen Hazarika Rajya Sabha Pale Labhoban Hobo kon)
- On Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (Bhupen Hazarika Prasanga)
- Where was Hazarika when Assam needed (Asome Bichorar Samayat Kot Achil Bhupen Hazarika)
- Advani's Bharat Uday Yatra (Advanir Bharat Uday Yatra)
- How to coexist with floods (Banpanir Lagat Kenekoi Sahawasthan Koribo Pari)
- Those who still support Prafulla Mahanta (Jisakale Etiyao Prafulla Mahantak Samarthan Kare)
- Will the computer scheme succeed (Computer Achani Safal Hobone?)
- Revolution can never be a drama (Biplab Ketiyao Natak Nohai)
- Cancer in Assam politics (Asamar Rajnitit Cancer)
- A few thoughts on an anti-national politician (Jatidrohi Rajnitik Ejanor Bisaye Jatkinchit)
- Studious person Sarat Chandra Sinha (Adhyayansil Byakti Sarat Chandra Sinha)
- In search of a healthy employment policy (Sustha Niyog Nitir Pom Khedi)
- Problem of unemployment (Karmasansthanar Samashya)
- Recognition of the birthplace of Sahityarathi Bezbaroa and memorial (Sahityarathi Bezbaroar Janmasthanar Swikriti and Smritisoudh)
- Role of artists in society (Samajat Silpir Bhumika)
- Death of Padum Barua was not normal (Padum Baruar Mrityu Swabhavik Noho)
- Kalpataru (Drama)
- Capital should be moved to another site to save Guwahati (Guwahati Raksha Koriboloi Hole Rajdhani Sthanantarit Koribo Lage)
- Mizoram begins a war against drugs which is more dangerous than terrorism (Santrasbadotkoio Bhayanak Madak Drabyar Biruddhe Juddhat Abatirna Hol Mizoram)
- Unification of regionalism does not suit Prafulla Mahanta's speech (Anchalikatabador Ekatrikaran Prafulla Mahanta Mukhot Sobha Napa)
- Instead of deporting foreigners' agitation should have been launched for a tribal State (Bideshi Khedar That Janajati Rajyar Andolanhe Hobo Lagichil)
- Another death of Jyotiprasad Agarwalla (Jyoti Prasad Agarwallar Anya Ek Mrityu)
- In pursuance of separatism (Bichinnatabador Jer Tani)
- AGP has lost another chance (Agapar Anya Eta Sujog Heruwale)
- Floods have come again (Banpani Akou Ahiboi)
- Criticism of art and literature (Silpa Sahityar Samalochana)
- Mobile Theatre suffers from fear of the future (Bhabishyatar Sankatat Bhugiche Bhramyaman Theatre)
- Another Death of Jyotiprasad Agarwala imminent (Jyoti Prasad Agarwallar Anya Ek Mrityu Asanna)
- Present situation of Guwahati: Capital Responsible (Guwahatir Bartaman Awastha: Dayee Rajdhanikhon)
- Legal Aid to Terrorists (Santrasbadiloi Aini Sahajya) l Large River Dam and Bullet train (Brihat Nadibandh Aru Bullet Train)
- Culture and Sankardev (Sanskriti Aru Sankardev)
- Another historic blunder of AGP (Agapar Anya Ek Aitihasik Bhool)
- Kalpana Lajmi has no right to disrespect the people of Assam (Asombashik Apaman Korar Adhikar Kalpana Lajmir Nai)
- Magh Bihu and buffalo fight (Magh Bihu aru Mohjooj)
- For whose interest agitation for regionalism (Anchalikatabad Andolane Kar Swartha Puran Kariche)
- On the issue of the conscience vote (Prasanga: Bibek Vote)
- Did Akhil's shoutings bear fruit? (Akhilar Chiyar-Bakhor Kamat Ahilne?)
- Truth of art (Silpasatya), Reality (Bastav)
- Sense of life amid confusion (Bibhrantir Majat Jibanbodh)
- Taste (Ruchibodh)
- Artificial tension (Kritrim Uttejana)
- Problem of life (Jivanar Samashya)
- Impact of art (Silpar Prabhab)
- Man may be ashamed of his creation (Nijar Sristir Karaneo Manuh Lajjit Hobo Loga Hoi)
- Culture and Sankardev (Sanskriti Aru Sankardev)
- Noble artiste (Mohan Silpi)
- Bhupenda and a few remembrances (Bhupenda Aru Tukura Smriti)
- Nobody can rescue Guwahati from artificial floods (Kritrim Banor Pora Guwahatik Koneo Uddhar Karibo Noare)
- In company of Mamoni Baideu (Mamoni Baideur Sanniddhayare)
- On Bhupen Hazarika's Memorial Column (Bhupen Hazarikar Samadhi Soudhar Prasangat)
- My 18 years in 'Agradoor' (Agradootat Mor Othara Bachar)
- Sankardev Award (Sankardev Bota)
- On G.S. Road episode (G.S. Road Kandar Jer Tani)
- Mirroring Realities, On separate Bodoland (Prithak Bodolandor Jer Tani)
- Social Science- Main Base of Criticism (Samalochanar Mool Bhitti Samaj Vigyan)
- Remembering Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on their birthday (Janmadinat Dr. Bhupen Hazarikak Suwanricho)
- On tribal status (Janajatikaranar Jer Tani)
- Heritage in the creation of art and literature (Silpa Sahitya Sristit Aitijya)
- Controversy on Srimanta Sankardev Award (Srimanta Sankardev Bota Bitarka)
- Floods in Guwahati (Guwahatir Ban)
- Let the flag of regionalism fly in Assam as in Jharkhand (Asomar Anchalikatabador dhwaja Jharkhandar dore Uruwak)
- AGP is not a regional party, but a Local political party only (Agapa Anchalik Dal Nohoi, e eta sthania rajnaitik dalhe)
- Music of 'Jooj'- Khagen Mahanta, Ramen Choudhury (Joojar sangeet- Khagen Mahanta, Ramen Choudhury)
- On artiste pension (Silpi pension sandarbhat)
- On Guwahati's transport system (Guwahatir paribahan byabasthar Jer Tani)
- Buffalo fight- One of the traditional customs of Assam (Asamor oitijyapurna kristisamuhar anyatam Moh Jooj)
- Guwahati city and transport system (Guwahati Mahanagari aru paribahan byabastha)
Career Milestones
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese (1990) for the Film JUNJ (the fight) portraying the earthy realism in the field of Social differences with conviction.
- Silpi Pension from Government of Assam, 2010.
- Lifetime Achievers' Award, from Sanskritik Mahashabha, Asom 2012.
- Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship Award, 1997 from Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy for contributions to the art, literature & society.
- Best Actress Award in 'Mriganabhi' ( Prastuti Parasar) in 6th Dada Saheb Falke International Film Festivals, 2016, focuses on the angst of a deprived woman.
- Best Actor & Best Director Award at Morigaon Circle Full-length Drama Competition, 1978.
- 3rd Best Script Award at Bhikhari Thakur Drama Festival, Ara (Bihar), 2003 for the drama Ekhon Shanti Yuddhar Babe.
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