If you are a fan of superhero films, here is a movie that might remind you of your own childhood and send you on a ride of nostalgia. The movie is ‘Aranyadeb’ and it is available to watch on Zee5.
‘Aranyadeb’ came out in 2017 and was accepted by audiences and critics with much love. It did not do very good business at the box office but still made a dedicated fan base.
The movie tells the story of two young boys named Aranya and Deb who decide that they are going to be superheroes when they grow up. Deb is estranged and he grows up in a different city. Deb becomes a successful businessman with a pragmatic and practical attitude, whereas his childhood friend Aranya still lives in his dreams. Aranya believes that he has psychic powers and he is actually a superhero. The friends and family members of Aranya are worried about him and try to make him forget the superhero shit. Deb and Aranya meet after a long time, and their reconciliation brings up moments of introspection to the lives of many.
The movie stars Jisshu Sengupta in the lead role. It has Mir Afsar Ali, Sreelekha Mitra, Paran Bandyopadhyay, Saayoni Ghosh, Sohini Sarkar in other important roles. The performances are great and there are highly captivating songs in between. You should not miss this one if you are a fan of Bengali movies. ‘Aranyadeb’ is streaming now on Zee5.