Defying his father’s wishes by following his rebellious uncle’s example, a young Bengali from an upper caste tries to help those on the lower end of the spectrum and, while he’s at it, offers to marry his brother’s pregnant mistress.
Acting
Dhritiman Chatterjee's uncle — chaotic wisdom personified.
Writing
Adapted from Tagore; every dialogue drips with uncomfortable truth.
Direction
Mukhopadhyay makes philosophy feel like a fever dream.
Director
Suman Mukhopadhyay
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Tagore's 1916 novel 'Chaturanga,' considered one of the first psychological novels in Bengali literature — yes, it's THAT deep.
Director Suman Mukhopadhyay was only 37 when he adapted this; critics called it 'ambitious arrogance' and meant it as a compliment.
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