The songs of the first Kosali cinema “Jharan” by the Patneshwari Art and Culture Trust (PACT) was released by Prasant Khamari here on Wednesday.
There are a total of five songs in the film and its duration is two hours. The film has been shot in Sadeipali, Chandanbhati, Gandhrel and Harishankar and other nearby areas of Balangir district. This was informed by producer of the film Dr Srikara Mishra.
“Jharan” is expected to be released in Cuttack and Balangir by the third week of November, Mishra said, adding that it is a bilingual film. Besides in Kosali language, it is also in Odia.
The movie is directed by Ashis Bhattacharya. The music is by Pankaj Jal. The story of the film is based on the struggle for the Ghuduka dance; and the artists strive to keep alive the dying folk dance.