The Durga Puja is the biggest festival for the Bengalis and Mohaloya which falls today itself is the very beginning. Mohaloya comes every year with a popular recorded radio show called ‘Mohishasur Mordini’ which is a nostalgic event for Bengalis. Hoichoi has come with its own version of ‘Mohishasur Mordini’, a music-action-drama based on the mythical tales of Ma Durga and the show premiered today.
Mohishasur Mordini has a rich legacy and it has been a part of Bengali life for many decades. The radio version recited by Pt. Birendra Krishna Bhadra was the most popular one and it still is. Various TV channels have tried to adapt it in their own ways for many years and people have started liking them as well. It is laden with wonderful compositions and tells the story of how Ma Durga was born and defeated one after another Asur.
Audiences are quite happy with Hoichoi’s program but they are disappointed with some things as well. The popular song ‘Ayi Giri Nandini’ has been translated to Bengali and it is one of the disturbing aspects of Mohishasur Mordini. People have high regards for the original Sanskrit composition and are not liking the Bengali song very much. One more thing that troubles them are that the format of Mohishasur Mordini has been made like a series. Mohaloya is not a story that you can adapt it as per your convenience. It is a holistic experience and best when watched in one go. The comparisons to the original one are fortunately limited. But there is no disagreement among viewers that Hoichoi’s Mohishasur Mordini is better than the TV ones. That is one thing to rejoice for Hoichoi.
Mohishasur Mordini stars actors like Rajnandini Paul, Rohaan Bhattacharya, Arkadeep Mallika Nath and many others. The elements of theatricality and tye compositions are good, and the performances are satisfactory as well. It can beel said that Hoichoi’s latest venture was a decent success overall.