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film. The film was directed by Suman Ghosh. According to Telegraph review, the film is inspired by

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’s Decalogue II. This was Suman Ghosh's second film after '' Podokkhep''.

Theme

The film which the director has called a "serious film" is a psychological drama that deals with dilemma of a woman. In the director's own words "I have always felt that a film should be something more than just a slice of life. In Ananya’s ethical dilemma we get the larger picture of how we can mould our behavioural pattern when some extraordinary events happen."

Plot

Sudipta is married for 10 years to Anik but the couple don't have any child and the marriage has turned cold. When Anik is away for an office trip, Sudipta gets attracted towards a young NRI Rana. Anik comes back and suspects something wrong.
It is found Anik is suffering from Brain Tumour and he is admitted to hospital for treatment under surgeon Dr Ashok Mukherjee.
Anik’s physical condition gets worse. At this time Sudipta discovers she is pregnant. Sudipta, on one hand loves her husband Anik and on the other hand loves Rana and wants to give birth to the child, faces a moral dilemma.
At a stormy night Sudipta goes to Dr. Ashok Mukherjee to know the health condition (chances of living) of Anik on which her decision will depend.
Her dilemma is ultimately resolved by Dr. Mukherjee letting love triumph over everything else.

Credits

Cast

Soumitra Chatterjee Soumitra Chatterjee (also spelt as Chattopadhyay; 16 June 193515 November 2020) was an Indian film actor, play-director, playwright, writer, thespian and poet. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of ...

as Dr. Mukherjee *

Ananya Chatterjee Ananya Chatterjee is an Indian actress who works in Bengali films. Known for her role in '' Abahoman'' which won her a National Award. She started her career as a TV actress. She acted in several TV serials and films, including three directed ...

as Sudipta *

Kaushik Sen Koushik Sen (born 19 September 1968) is an Indian actor of film, television and theatre based in Kolkata. He is the director of the well-acclaimed theatre group Swapnasandhani. He has won the BFJA awards for best supporting actor for his perform ...

as Anik *

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as Rana

Crew

* Director: Suman Ghosh * Production: Suman Ghosh Productions * Cinematographer: Barun Mukherjee * Music: Mayookh Bhaumik * Chief assistant director: Avijit Chaudhuri * Sound designer: Partha Barman * Art director: Tanmoy Chakraborty * Editor: Sujay Duttaroy * Costumes and Production stylist: Anandi Ghosh * Production Controller: Saubhik Das

Soundtrack

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 1525575 2009 films Bengali-language Indian films 2000s Bengali-language films