Decoding the Identity of Bhoota to Gauge its Impact on Bartamaan and Bhavishyat through Kantara

Abstract

The term buta or bhootarepresents perspectives which are multifaceted in nature. In Kannada, buta means ghost and or spirit. Semantically, it represents the notion of the Sanskrit word bhoota or the past. From another perspective, the word Bhoota is associated to the idea of Panchabhoota which is a combination of five elements which are represented by the sky, air, fire, water and the earth. While unfolding the layered meanings of the term buta or bhoota, there are certain queries that demand our attention: How can we interpret buta or a ghost in the 21st century in India? What is the relevance of buta or a spirit in the 21st century in India? Last but not the least, what is the significance of bhoota or the past on the bartamaan or the present and the bhabishyat or the future? Although there are several newspaper articles on the film Kantara, we are yet to appropriately ponder upon the cited questions in the form of academic research in English. Based on the Kannada Movie Kantara, I have essayed to seek the answers of the above-mentionedquestions. In this context, I have applied the qualitative form of analysis and consulted the concept of eco-Marxism to pursue my research.