Ulgulan, the 2nd movie in Sambalpuri ends the wait of 20 years

The 2^nd movie in Sambalpuri language ‘Ulgulan’ got released at Sambalpur’s Asoka talkies on Friday after 20 years of Bhukha, the first movie of the language. When people of western Orissa are demanding the recognition of Sambalpuri as a separate language, the release of a movie in the language has got a significant role

We are happy to see a movie in our own language after 20 years. First it was Bhukha in 1989 and now it is Ulgulan. A long-way of waiting. But we feel proud to see it. we do not know how it will meet the aspiration and demand of the people, but it is sure that the movie will open a new avenue for others in this field”, eminent activist Karunakar Supakar told.

Sources said, Ulgulan, is a term used in western Orissa which synonyms for rebellion or revolution. The movie is based on a love story happened during 18^th century during that time villages of the Sambalpur region were under threats of Burgees as they were not only taking the paddy and property but also they were outraging the modesty of the females. The villagers finally decided to fight against the Burgees to take revenge. Being the third venture of Sanjay Das’s Maa Mngala movies, Ulgulan is its first attempt in Sambalpuri language.

“We have tried to dispatch an atmosphere of 18^th century in the movie by taking fresh and new artists. We do not know how people would accept us in the movie. But we take the credit of producing a movie in Sambalpuri language after 20 years of releasing first moive in the language”, producer Sanjay Sahu told.

The movie is having art and culture of the region. Sambalpuri folk dances and songs those are included in the movie to make it more attractive. ‘I have tried to give a new taste in the Sambalpuri songs and music through the movie’, Bablu Mitra, music director of the movie told. Local legislature Jay Narayan Mishra attended the premier show and appreciated the artists and production team for their efforts.