Nanda Master'nka Chatasali (2025)
A coming-of-age journey of an inherent minimalist, who struggles to preserve one of India's last traditional open-air schools called Chatasali. This documentary delves into the life of a mystic teacher, centenarian Nanda Prusty, an ordinary Indian villager who gave free education to the poor for more than 70 years. Transforming from an actor to a teacher, Prusty's narrative extends across three generations, marked by his unwavering commitment to selflessly serve his village on a profound spiritual path. Just before his unexpected death, at the age of 103, he eventually came to limelight after receiving Padma Shri, India's prominent civilian award.
Director: Pranab K Aich
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Nanda Kishore Prusty as Himself |
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Khageswara prusty as Himself |
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Nityasha Pattnaik as Nanda's Wife |
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Rabindra Rout as Nanda's Uncle |
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Saishresth Das as Young Nanda Prusty |
| Editing | Pranab K Aich | Editor |
| Directing | Pranab K Aich | Director |
| Production | Abhaya Pati | Producer |
| Sound | Bibhuti Bhusan Gadanayak | Music |
| Writing | Pranab K Aich | Writer |
| Crew | Pranab K Aich | Cinematography |
| Directing | Kshira Sagar Nag | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Nisith Sahasransu Ray | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Gayatri C Pattnaik | Assistant Director |
| Crew | Nikhil Kumar Sahoo | Post Production Assistant |
| Sound | Anand Prakash | Sound Designer |
| Directing | Nikhil Kumar Sahoo | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Manas Choudhury | Sound Designer |