Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic 'Datta', Banamali proposes his daughter Bijoya's hand to his childhood friend's son, Narendra. But, Bijoya is attracted to Bilas and has always been skeptical about Narendra. However, when Bijoya meets Narendra, her feelings take a turn towards the unexpected.
Acting
Rituparna Sengupta's micro-expressions carry entire conversations.
Costume
Brahmo sarees tell stories the dialogues won't.
Director
Nirmal Chakravarty
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sarat Chandra's 1917 novel was revolutionary for centering female desire; this adaptation leans into the Brahmo Samaj's tension between progressive ideals and social policing.
Rituparna Sengupta has played three different Sarat Chandra heroines—her interpretation of Bijoya deliberately avoids the 'sacrificing woman' trope the author often deployed.
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