Kathantara

Story

Kathantara (English: Another Story) is directed by Himansu Sekhar Khatua and produced by Iti Rani Samanta. The film stars Anu Choudhury, Bhaswati Basu, Rasesh Mohanty, and Bedaprasad Dash. It portrays the tribulations of survivors of the 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone, focusing on Kalpana, a young widow who loses her husband and family in the disaster. The narrative highlights her struggle against social stigma, loneliness, and the quest for dignity amidst devastation. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of disaster aftermath and its human-centered storytelling.