[[[Hirak Rajar Deshe]]] Language: Bengali Genre: Fiction Comedy

Hirak Rajar Deshe is the second movie of the Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne series directed by Satyajit Ray. A unique aspect of the film is that most of the dialogues exchanged by the protagonists of the film are rhyming. The only person who did not speak in rhyme, was the teacher, symbolizing that though the thoughts of everybody else is bound, the teacher was a free-thinker. It is also a National Award winner in different categories.

Plot

The magically musical duo of Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne make a comeback in this sequel, where they are invited to the court of the Hirak Raja (The Diamond King), for their musical skills. They are to perform at the kingdom's Jubilee Celebrations. Hirak Rajya(Land of Diamonds), known for its huge diamond mines. They jocundly set out for Hirak Rajya. But little do they know of the mechanitions of Hirok Raja(Utpal Dutt). The king is a tyrant. Diamonds and riches get pent up in his treasuries, while his subjects starve and suffer. Those who protest, are taken care of in the 'Jantarmantar', a chamber for brainwashing devised by the scientist. The only enemy the king has in his land is Udayan Pandit (Soumitra Chatterjee). He is a local school teacher, but more than that he is a believer of values. Meanwhile, Goopy and Bagha are on their way to Hirok Rajya. By coincidence, they meet Udayan, who intimates them of the king's true nature. The duo then head into Hirok Rajya, where they are welcomed with grandeur. They entertain the rogue king, but also start plotting the overthrow, by brainwashing the king himself.

Reviews

• An amazing film that makes the youngest child, and the oldest person laugh.

• It was amazing, and a must see for people who haven't seen it.

• The Rajah is so funny at times, you just laugh along with him. Goopy and Bagha are amazing in their roles, and the slippers that take them anywhere crack me up. They eat whatever they want, when the sing, the world stops. Its amazing. A must see for the whole family.

• As a director, Satyajit Ray outdid himself, and he made a timeless classic for people of all ages.