Calapor(2013)
Calapor is a 2013 Hindi thriller film directed by Dinesh P. Bhonsle and produced by A. Durga Prasad under the banner Prasad Creations. The cast includes Rituparna Sengupta, Hemant Gopal, Trisha Patil, and Shantaram Pawar. The story follows Jyotsna, a reluctant artist who arrives at Calapor Central Jail to conduct an art program for inmates. The program is initiated by reformist Jail Superintendent Karunakar. Jyotsna's painful past involving a cheating husband and a runaway son returns to haunt her inside the prison walls. The film explores themes of reformation, forgiveness, and the healing power of art. It was shot in Goa, India, and released on August 2, 2013, with an estimated budget of ₹3 crore.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 2013
- Director
- Dinesh P. Bhonsle
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
Jyotsna, a famous but broken artist, agrees to teach art at Calapor Central Jail. She is scared of the prisoners and does not believe they can change. But inside the jail, she discovers a shocking truth that forces her to confront her own past. Can art heal old wounds and give everyone a second chance?
“Inside these walls, art sets you free”
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Trivia
- The film was shot inside a real, functioning prison in Goa to create an authentic atmosphere.
- Director Dinesh P. Bhonsle also worked as a creative producer on the acclaimed Marathi film 'Shwaas'.
- Actress Suhasini Mulay, who plays the jail superintendent's wife, is a veteran known for her roles in parallel cinema.
- The movie's title 'Calapor' refers to a historic Portuguese-era fort in Goa that was later used as a jail.
- It was screened at the 2013 International Film Festival of India in the Indian Panorama section.
- The plot was inspired by real-life art therapy and reform programs conducted in some Indian prisons.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes moments of hope and humor through the inmates' interactions.