Ardhangini (2023 film)

Ardhangini (lit. 'Better Half') is a 2023 Indian Bengali drama film written and directed by Kaushik Ganguly.^[1] The film is produced by Nispal Singh under the banner of Surinder Films. The film stars Churni Ganguly, Jaya Ahsan and Kaushik Sen in lead roles. It was a box office success. ^[2] It was featured at the 54th IFFI Indian panorama section.^[3]

Ardhangini
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kaushik Ganguly
Written by	Kaushik Ganguly
Produced by	Nispal Singh
Starring	Churni Ganguly Jaya Ahsan
Cinematography	Gopi Bhagat
Edited by	Subhajit Singha
Music by	Songs: Anupam Roy Score: Amit Chatterjee
Production company	Surinder Films
Distributed by	Surinder Films
Release date	2 June 2023 (2023-06-02)
Running time	135 mins
Country	India
Language	Bengali

Synopsis

After Suman suffers an accident, his wife Meghna and his ex-wife Subhra are compelled to meet each other. The story revolves around the awkward emotional duel between the two wives - past and present, in a time of personal crisis.^[4]

Cast

• Kaushik Sen as Suman Chatterjee^[5]
• Churni Ganguly as Shubhra, Suman's ex-wife^[6]
• Jaya Ahsan as Meghna Mustafi, Suman's wife^[7]
• Lily Chakravarty as Parul Chatterjee, Suman's mother
• Ambarish Bhattacharya as Sukanto "Chhoto" Chatterjee, Suman's brother
• Daminee Benny Basu as Bihu
• Joydeep Mukherjee as doctor

Release

The trailer of the film was unveiled on 12 May 2023.^[8] The film was released theatrically on 2 June 2023.^[9]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Name	Result
2024	Filmfare Awards Bangla	Best Film	Ardhangini	Won
		Best Actress	Churni Ganguly	Won
		Best Supporting Actor	Ambarish Bhattacharya	Won
		Best Supporting Actress	Jaya Ahsan	Won

Soundtrack

The songs are composed by Anupam Roy. The lyrics are penned by Anupam Roy.^[10] The background score is composed by Amit Chatterjee.

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Alada Alada"	Iman Chakraborty	3:23
2.	"Sorir Bhalo Nei"	Anupam Roy	3:36
Total length:			6:59

References

1. "Kaushik Ganguly's 'Ardhangini' to show different shades of a relationship, film to release in June". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
2. "Ardhangini'".
3. "Indian Panorama 2023 Announces Official Selection for 54th IFFI, 2023". Press Information Bureau. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via press release.
4. "An emotional battle between Ardhanginis, present & past". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
5. "Kaushik Sen is happy to be a part of Ardhangini". The Times of India. 4 November 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
6. "Jaya and Churni in Kaushik's Ardhangini". The Times of India. 10 October 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
7. "Jaya and Churni in Kaushik's Ardhangini". The Times of India. 10 October 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
8. "'প্রাক্তন স্ত্রী মহাজনের মতো...', জয়া-চূর্ণীর যুগলবন্দিতে জমজমাট 'অর্ধাঙ্গিনী'-র ট্রেলার". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 June 2023.
9. "Kaushik Ganguly's 'Ardhangini' to show different shades of a relationship, film to release in June". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
10. "Anupam Roy weaves a melancholic melody in 'Ardhangini' song 'Shorir Bhalo Nei'". The Times of India. 26 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2023.