Yatra(2007)
'Yatra' (2007) is a Hindi-language drama film directed by Goutam Ghose. It stars Rekha, Nana Patekar, and Deepti Naval in lead roles. The story follows Dasrath Joglekar, a celebrated writer who travels to Delhi to receive a literary award. During his journey, he meets a young filmmaker and is pulled into memories of a courtesan named Laajvanti. The film blurs the line between reality and fiction as Dasrath searches for the woman who inspired his novel. It won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography. The film premiered at the 2006 Montréal World Film Festival.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 May 2007
- Director
- Goutam Ghose
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A famous writer named Dasrath Joglekar wins a big literary award. On his way to Delhi, he meets a young fan who makes him remember his past. He becomes obsessed with finding the real woman behind his most famous novel. He disappears from his hotel and travels to Hyderabad to find her.
“A journey into memory and the past.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is an adaptation of a Bengali novel titled 'Yatra' by Samaresh Basu, which was also adapted into a Bengali film by the same director.
- Nana Patekar's character, a writer, was partly inspired by the real-life Marathi writer and poet P. L. Deshpande, known for his travelogues.
- The movie was shot on location in Delhi and Kolkata, capturing the changing urban landscapes of both cities in the mid-2000s.
- Director Goutam Ghose is known for his parallel cinema in Bengali, and this was one of his few Hindi-language films aimed at a wider audience.
- The mujra sequences in the film feature classical-based songs composed by Ghose himself, blending traditional styles with contemporary settings.
- It had a limited theatrical release and was later showcased at international film festivals focusing on Indian independent cinema.
- The film explores the theme of nostalgia and transformation, mirroring the decline of traditional performance arts like mujra in modern India.