Guwahati: Two People’s Dance Assam – Suknani Ojapali and Deodhani – will be displayed in the film Assamese released during Durga Puja in October in an effort to create awareness about unique and neglected art forms.
The film revolves around the life and fate of the artist related to these dance forms.
Jajen Das, Assistant Professor of NH College Philosophy in the Barpeta District, has directed and produced the film “Iron Girls”.
“Assam is very rich culturally.
His social life is incomplete without the forms of traditional and unique folk art such as Ojapali, Deodhani Dance and Puppets, among others, in a hurry to become a modern society by ignoring traditional traditions and art for decades has influenced their popularity and pose a threat to their identity.
I doubt if young people know what Suknani ojapali and deodhani dance.
These forms of artistic art will become extinct if nothing advances to promote them among the new generations and on the international platform and Thus helping in their preservation, “said Das.
DAS, which made the film “living in a doll” in the form of Doing Puppry from the state of last year, said “Girls Iron” was a humble effort to capture the form of performance of the art, which originated from Darrang Regency which was not divided, and the obstacles registered by artists for keep them alive.
Suknani Ojapali is one of the ancient traditional art forms of Assam.
This is a half-dramatic art performing.
Suknani Ojapali read out the songs of Dewi Manasa from Padma Purana compiled by Sukavi Narayan Deva.
On the other hand, Deodhani is a folk dance conducted by Solo or in a group.
This dance form is associated with Dewi Manasa’s worship.
In the film title, he said, “Deodhani Dance was carried out by a woman’s artist.
Artists have faced and tolerate insults and slander for decades.
People are hesitant to give them recognition that they are worthy.
Regardless of all these obstacles, they stand firm and maintain shape Art remains alive.
This is the reason why the film has been titled ‘Iron Girls’.
“Biishnu Prasad Rabha Award Winner Drona Bhuyan, an ojapali player from Darrang District, along with other artists displayed in the film.
Apart from them, Actor Assam Asha Bordoloi also has a part in this film.
DAS said the budget around Rs 15-20 Lakh and claimed that making films on such subjects was always at risk of losing.
“But I believe it is my job to bring this dying art form into the center of attention so that something can be done to save them from extinction,” he added.
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