![]() Abanindranath Thakur’s Rajkahini played a significant role in the film, specially in the end here Ila Arun’s character tells stories of feisty daughters of India (which were cleverly depicted by Vidya in the film). While Rajkahini was set in Bengal, Begum Jaan is based in Punjab. I was at ease and for the next 130 odd minutes became a part of the kotha on Indo-Pak border that fought independence for freedom. Might I say, Srijit Mukherjee made it very easy because the first sequence itself was starkly different from the theatrical adaptation of Manto’s work that Rajkahini began with. It was almost like I’d be tested as an audience to what extent I can separate the Rajkahini experience from Begum Jaan. So, when I walked into the theatre today to watch Begum Jaan, there was trepidation in my heart. I had rated Rajkahini on my blog 4/5 stars – the film had moved me, left me in tears as the end credits rolled. ![]()
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