Yatra (2006 film)

Yatra
Yatra
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Goutam Ghose
Written by	Nida Fazli (dialogue); Goutam Ghose (screenplay)
Produced by	Bipin Vohra
Starring	Rekha; Nana Patekar; Deepti Naval
Cinematography	Goutam Ghose
Music by	Khayyam; Goutam Ghose
Release date	4 May 2007;
Running time	129 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Yatra (Devanagari: यात्रा, lit. 'Journey') is a 2007 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Goutam Ghose. It stars Rekha, Nana Patekar, and Deepti Naval in lead roles.

The film premiered at the 2006 Montréal World Film Festival.^[1]

Plot

Dasrath Joglekar (Nana Patekar), a celebrated writer, travels to New Delhi to receive the prestigious 'Sahitya Sanmaan' Literary Award. During the journey, he meets a young filmmaker, Mohan (Nakul Vaid), an ardent fan of Dasrath's writing, and the encounter brings back memories from the past. Both of them travel back in time, remembering characters from Dasrath's celebrated novel 'Janaaza', reconstructing the true story of the novel's protagonist, Laajvanti (Rekha), from their perspective. Fact and fiction merge to create a new journey.

After the gala award ceremony in New Delhi, Dasarath begins another journey in his new novel 'Bazaar', while the nostalgia of the previous one haunts him. Dasarath disappears from his hotel in New Delhi. Tension mounts in his family and associates regarding his whereabouts.

Memories from the past and passion bring him to Mehendi Galli near Char Minar in Hyderabad, where people flock to enjoy mujra dances. The entire area has changed. Laajvanti, alias Laajobai, has become Miss Lisa, presenting popular film song numbers to entertain a new clientele. Dasarath's sudden appearance is a great surprise for Laajvanti. The character of his novel Janaaza comes alive at an unexpected juncture.

Laajvanti shows her reverence for Dasrath by singing melodies from their past. Fate accomplices another journey into the unknown. Is this fact or is it fiction, created by filmmaker Mohan for his forthcoming film called Janaaza?^[2]

Cast

Rekha as Lajwanti
Nana Patekar as Dasrath Joglekar
Deepti Naval as Smita Joglekar
Romit Raj as Yaman Joglekar
Anandi Ghosh as Sohini Joglekar
Jeeva as Zamindar Pulla Reddy
Nakul Vaid as Mohan
Masood Akhtar as Salim
Bharati Devi as Dasrath's Mother

Music

"Aap Toh Mere Hi Khwaabon Mein Sada Aaya Kare" - Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik Music: Khayyam
"Madhur Madhur Door Koyee Baansuri Bajaaye" - Asha Bhosle Music: Khayyam
"Mori Ankhiyaan Dhoond Rahi" - Subhra Guha Music: Goutam Ghose
"Naghma E Jaan, Saaz E Dil " -Talat Aziz Music: Khayyam
"Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar" (Remix) - Jojo Music arranged by: Goutam Ghose
"Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar" - Jojo Music arranged by: Goutam Ghose
"Jaam E Mohabbat Aankhon Se Hi" - Asha Bhosle Music: Khayyam
"Biya Biya" - Ustad Rashid Ali Khan Music: Goutam Ghose
"Dareja Dareja" - Subhra Guha Music: Goutam Ghose
"Garje Ghata" - Ustad Rashid Ali Khan Music: Goutam Ghose
"Jaao Ji Karo Na Jhoothi Batiyaan" - Subhra Guha Music: Goutam Ghose
"Tadpe Bin Baalam" - Subhra Guha Music: Goutam Ghose
"Panchchee Pinjare Se Ud Jaavega" - Keya Acharya Music: Goutam Ghose

Production

In January 2006, Stardust reported that Rekha and Nana Patekar were cast to play the lead roles in the film.^[3] Director Goutam Ghose said of the film: "There are autobiographical elements in the film, like my journey as a filmmaker, what I've absorbed from around myself along the way and I've used them to tell this story."^[4]^[5]

Reception

The film was received well by The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express,^[6]^[7]^[8] but panned by Rediff.com.^[9]

Awards

54th National Film Awards

National Film Award for Best Cinematography - Goutam Ghose

References

^ "URHALPOOL - A contemporary Bengali-English bilingual web magazine. NOV 2008, Volume 1, Issue 1". www.urhalpool.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
^ Yatra at Indiafm
^ "Rekha Nana together". Stardust. January 2006. Archived from the original on 8 September 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
^ Kotwani, Hiren (4 July 2006). "Ghose reaches journey's end". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
^ Subhash, K. Jha (2 May 2007). "Rekha on her Yatra". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
^ Mukherjee, Amrita (23 November 2005). "Such a long Yatra for Gautam Ghose". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
^ Mohamed, Khalid (4 May 2007). "Review: Yatra". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
^ Gupta, Shubhra (1 November 2007). "Yatra". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
^ Verma, Sukanya (4 May 2007). "Yatra is a trip to nowhere". Rediff.com. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

External links

Yatra at IMDb

[1] "URHALPOOL - A contemporary Bengali-English bilingual web magazine. NOV 2008, Volume 1, Issue 1". www.urhalpool.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.

[2] Yatra at Indiafm

[3] "Rekha Nana together". Stardust. January 2006. Archived from the original on 8 September 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2020.

[4] Kotwani, Hiren (4 July 2006). "Ghose reaches journey's end". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

[5] Subhash, K. Jha (2 May 2007). "Rekha on her Yatra". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

[6] Mukherjee, Amrita (23 November 2005). "Such a long Yatra for Gautam Ghose". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

[7] Mohamed, Khalid (4 May 2007). "Review: Yatra". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

[8] Gupta, Shubhra (1 November 2007). "Yatra". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 November 2020.

[9] Verma, Sukanya (4 May 2007). "Yatra is a trip to nowhere". Rediff.com. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

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