A love triangle where the third wheel is your best friend? Bengali cinema said YES.
Priyoranjan and Ratnakar are close friends, almost like brothers, until Priyo marries Chirosree against their parents' wishes. Though they start their family in poverty, Ratnakar is always there to help. However, as Chirosree and Ratnakar grow closer, Priyo becomes jealous, leading to conflict. Priyo's life spirals as he lands in jail, while Chirosree, with Ratnakar's support, starts a successful cosmetics business. After being released, Priyo reunites with his wife and son, and with Ratnakar's help, the family is brought back together, ending the film on a happy note.
Acting
Aparna Sen's transformation from meek bride to business mogul is *chef's kiss*.
Direction
Palash Bandyopadhyay milks every dramatic pause like it's 1982 and he knows it.
Director
Palash Bandyopadhyay
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during early 1980s Bengal, the film quietly mirrors the rise of women entering workforce post-Emergency.
Soumitra Chatterjee reportedly took this role to subvert his cerebral romantic hero image — the insecurity is *the point*.
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