Gurujana(2022)
15th century Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva is an iconic legend permeates beyond the realm of spirituality and spreads across every other social and cultural aspect of lives of north-eastern part of India, including arts, literature, drama, politics, warfare and so on. Sankardeva was not only a religious leader but also a social reformer of outstanding merit. A progressive visionary by nature, he wanted to build an egalitarian society which would bring solidarity, unity and integrity among the people belonging to different castes, communities and sects in Bharatvarsh.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 March 2022
- Director
- Sudipto Sen
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 50m
Storyline
This documentary explores the life of Srimanta Sankardeva, a 15th-century saint and social reformer from northeast India. He was a visionary who worked to build a more equal and unified society, transcending caste and community divisions. His influence extended far beyond religion into the region's arts, literature, and culture.
“A saint who shaped a nation's soul.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot on location in Assam, often at historical sites linked to Sankardeva's life.
- Director Sudipto Sen used local non-professional actors to portray many of the community members.
- It features traditional Assamese art forms like Borgeet and Sattriya dance that Sankardeva helped create.
- The documentary was released in select theaters in Northeast India before wider digital distribution.
- Research for the film included studying 15th-century manuscripts and texts in Assamese and Brajavali.
- It highlights how Sankardeva's teachings influenced Assam's culture beyond just religion.