Moner Manush (2010): Cast & Plot
Moner Manush is a 2010 historical drama directed by Goutam Ghose, starring Priyanshu Chatterjee as Jyotindranath Tagore, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Mir Naufel Jisan. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Goutam Ghose
- Original language
- Bengali
- Studio
- Rosevalley Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moner Manush About?
The premise of Moner Manush without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Centered on the nineteenth‑century mystic poet‑singer Lalon Fakir, the film portrays his life within the Baul tradition. Through his songs and teachings, Lalon champions the idea that every human’s worth transcends narrow religious dogma, emphasizing universal love and spiritual freedom.
Moner Manush Cast & Characters
Priyanshu Chatterjee leads the cast as Jyotindranath Tagore, with Prosenjit Chatterjee as Lalan and Mir Naufel Jisan as Lalu/Young Lalan. Directed by Goutam Ghose; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Goutam Ghose
- Priyanshu Chatterjee as Jyotindranath Tagore
- Prosenjit Chatterjee as Lalan
- Mir Naufel Jisan as Lalu/Young Lalan
- Shantilal Mukherjee as Harinath Majumdar
Also Starring in Moner Manush
· 17 more- Paoli Dam Komli
- Chanchal Chowdhury Kaluah
- Arun Guha Tharkurta Fellow Villager
- Raisul Islam Asad Siraj Shai
- Shahed Ali Daddu Shah
- Syed Hasan Imam Kobiraj
- Rokeya Prachy Rabeya
- Champa Padmabati, Lalon's Mother
- Ahsanul Haq Minu Rabeya's Husband
- ANIRBAN GUHA Mir Mosharaf Husain
- Amir Shirazi Moulavi
- Shuvra Kundu Bhanumati
- Laila Hasan Ginni'ma
- Deepa Poddar Bina
- Bibi Russell Borgakhepi
- Saidujjaman Durjoy Musician
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- Tathoi Golapi
Moner Manush Plot Summary
What happens in Moner Manush from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a houseboat drifting along the Padma, a conversation between generations unfolds into a graceful cinematic portrait. Jyotirindranath Tagore Priyanshu Chatterjee, a Western-educated, bright young mind from 19th-century Bengal, meets the octogenarian Lalan Fakir Prosenjit Chatterjee, a revered poet-saint whose life and beliefs illuminate a different path for his people. The encounter becomes a living portrait of two worlds—urban intellect and native wisdom—as they exchange ideas and perspectives in a setting that feels both intimate and expansive.
Full summary
The whole story of Moner Manush, scene by scene
Moner Manush Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Moner Manush.
How Well Do You Know Moner Manush?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the revered poet-saint Lalan Fakir in the film?
Moner Manush Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “魂者” and “Душа человека”.
- Also known as
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- 魂者
- Душа человека
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Moner Manush FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Moner Manush, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moner Manush?
Moner Manush runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Moner Manush released?
Moner Manush was released on December 3, 2010.
Who directed Moner Manush?
Moner Manush was directed by Goutam Ghose.
More films by Goutam Ghose Who is in the cast of Moner Manush?
Moner Manush stars Priyanshu Chatterjee as Jyotindranath Tagore, Prosenjit Chatterjee as Lalan and Mir Naufel Jisan as Lalu/Young Lalan, among 21 credited actors.
Does Moner Manush have a post-credit scene?
No. Moner Manush has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Moner Manush in?
The original language of Moner Manush is Bengali.
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