Buddhadeb Dasgupta is a filmmaker who has made many unforgettable art films. He has made a name through films like ‘Grihajuddha’, ‘Phera’, ‘Choli Ke Piche’, ‘Janala’ and many others. Here is a movie directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta that you should definitely watch. It is available on Hoichoi.
‘Charachar’ is adapted from the novel of the same name by Prafulla Roy. The movie tells the story of Lakhinder, who comes from a family of bird-catchers. He asks himself the question again and again whether this profession is worth pursuing. He feels empathy for the birds and his wife complains that he is not ambitious enough and does not catch enough birds. Lakhinder’s empathy interferes with his livelihood and he goes through a prolonged dilemma.
The movie stars Rajit Kapoor in the lead role and has other actors like Shankar Chakraborty, Indrani Haldar, Sadhu Meher, Manoj Mitra and others. ‘Charachar’ is wonderfully executed and has great performances from the actors. The music is composed by Biswadep Dasgupta and the cinematography is handled by Soumendu Roy.
Bengali art films have stunned audiences from time to time with their staggering imagination and unique storylines. This is no exception. This is proof that a simple movie can be a very fulfilling watch.
You should not miss ‘Charachar’ if you are a fan of regional Indian movies. This is a hidden gem that deserves to be appreciated by more people. Watch ‘Charachar’ with your friends and family this Sunday on Hoichoi.