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| Baghuni | |
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| Directed by | Jitendra Mishra |
| Written by | Shankhajeet De Dr. Sulagna Mohanty |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Sabyasachi Mishra |
| Music by | Prem Anand |
Release date |
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| Countries | India United Kingdom |
| Languages | |
Baghuni (ବାଘୁଣି, Dance Like a Tiger) is an upcoming Indian Odia-language drama film directed by Jitendra Mishra and produced through an international collaboration between India's NFDC, UK-based Glocal Films, and Cinema4Good. The film premiered its first look at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2025, marking the first presentation of an Odia film at the festival.[1]
Themes
[edit]The narrative examines cultural preservation through:[2]
- Transmission of Sambalpuri textile traditions
- Linguistic diversity in Western Odisha
- Urban-rural tensions in identity negotiation
- Gender dynamics in artistic inheritance
Cast
[edit]- Sabyasachi Mishra in a lead role[3]
- (Supporting cast to be finalized during production)
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Selected at Film Bazaar 2023 among 20 international co-productions,[4] Baghuni represents the NFDC's renewed focus on regional cinema after a 23-year hiatus in Odia productions.[5] Principal photography is scheduled for September-October 2025 across Odisha and London locations.[6]
Crew
[edit]- Director: Jitendra Mishra (known for The Last Colour with Vidya Balan)
- Screenplay: National Award winner Shankhajeet De and cultural anthropologist Dr. Sulagna Mohanty
- Music: Prem Anand (composer of Sala Budha)
- Sound design: National Award winner Subash Sahoo[2]
Premiere
[edit]The first look premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's Bharat Pavilion on 15 May 2025,[7] an event curated by India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting with FICCI and NFDC.[6] Attendees included filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum.[6]
Critical context
[edit]Film scholars note the project signifies:[5]
- NFDC's strategic reinvestment in Odia cinema
- Growing international interest in Indian regional narratives
- Potential to expand Odia cinema's global footprint
- Model for future South Asian co-productions
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Patnaik, Lilit (16 May 2025). "Odia cinema roars at Cannes with Baghuni premiere". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet the technicians behind India's Cannes selections". Film Companion. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Sabyasachi Mishra's international debut at Cannes". Cinestaan. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Goa's Film Bazaar Highlights South Asian Co-Productions". Variety. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ a b "How regional language films are conquering global festivals". Scroll.in. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Kumar, Rakesh (18 May 2025). "Odisha's cinematic tiger set for global leap". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Cannes 2025: India Spotlights Regional Cinema". IndieWire. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 1 July 2024.