Anubhuti(2024)
The mythical cowherdess Radha and poet-saint Meera vie for the attention of their blue-skinned paramour-god Krishna. Singled out by the poet Jayadeva as Lord Krishna’s favourite inamorata in his twelfth century epic love poem Gita Govinda, Radha is often characterised by feelings of jealousy and heartbreak at Krishna’s eternal fickleness. Meera, on the other hand, was a sixteenth century poet-saint whose relationship to Krishna was one of constant devotion and unfulfilled yearning, sentiments immortalised in her poems that continue to be sung today as musical compositions.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2024
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Storyline
Two women from different times both love the same god, Krishna. Radha, from ancient stories, often feels jealous and heartbroken by his playful nature. Centuries later, the poet Meera expresses constant devotion and longing for Krishna through her songs.
“Two loves. One god. Whose devotion will win his heart?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director, Anirban Dutta, is also a trained classical musician, which influenced the film's original score.
- The movie was shot on location in Vrindavan and Matha, places deeply associated with Krishna's mythology.
- It uses a unique visual style, blending traditional miniature painting aesthetics with modern cinematography.
- The script incorporates direct verses from both Jayadeva's 'Gita Govinda' and Meera's devotional poems.
- The role of Radha was offered to several established actresses before going to a relatively new performer.
- The film's soundtrack features rare classical ragas traditionally linked to the stories of Radha and Meera.
- It had a very limited theatrical release, focusing first on film festivals before a streaming platform premiere.