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1970 film in Bengali language

Ichhapuran (Wish Fulfilment) is a 1970 Bengali comedy drama film directed by Mrinal Sen produced by the Children’s Film Society, based on the same name short story of Rabindranath Tagore. This is the only children’s film made by director Mrinal Sen in his entire career.

Plot

It revolves around the life of a young mischievous boy Sushil and his school teacher father Subal. Sushil is not interested in studies at all and always likea to play. He wishes to be like his father, having liberty to enjoy life like an adult person can. On the other hand Subal also wishes to be young like Sushil. One day their wishes are fulfilled by God and their bodies get swapped. After huge confusion and comical situation they finally desire to get back to their original selves.

Cast

References

  1. "Ichhapuran (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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  3. "How differently did Bengal's cult directors use Tagore in their films?". The Times of India. 2019-05-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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  5. The Wish Fulfilment (1970) | MUBI. Archived from the original on 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11 – via mubi.com.
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