For most of us movies are the source to escape from the daily hassle and transport our self’s to a fantasy world which has happy endings, but if you like real content with depth, Bengali movies are to watch for, it act as a mirror to the world around us, a quick reality check. Here we bring you some of the best cult classical, new generation must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Pather Panchali
Drama – 2h 5m
IMDb – 8.6/10
Based on the novel of Bibhutibushan Badyopadhyay’s novel. The story revolves around Apu, Durga and Sarbajaya and their lives in a rural village of Bengal. One of the best must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Why to watch
- Based on famous novel by Bibhutibushan Badyopadhyay ‘Aam Aatir Bhepu’
- Brother-sister relationship
- Bengal’s village and villager’s lifestyle
- Poor family and their struggle through life, heart break etc.
- Satyajit Ray’s direction
Aparajito
Drama – 1h 50m
IMDb – 8.4/10
After Apu’s father’s death, he move to Calcutta for further study. While in village his mother face a life alone.
Why to watch
- A sequel of ‘Pather Panchali’
- Apu has grown up and got married
- Satyajit Ray’s direction
- Starring Soumitra Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore
- Mother-son relationship
- Loss of mother
- A story of ancient Calcutta not Kolkata
A River Called Titas
Drama – 2h 39m
IMDb – 7.5/10
The story revolves around the life of a fishermen on the bank of the Titas river in Bangladesh.
Why to watch
- Life of fishermen in Bangladesh
- Based on a novel by Advaita Mulya Barman
- Love between Kishore and Basanti
- Elope
- Ritwik Ghatak’s direction
Konttho
Drama – 2h 24m
IMDb – 7.6/10
The movie is inspired by the life of RJ Bibhuti Chakraborty who is a survival of laryngeal cancer.
Why to watch
- Based on true event
- Overcoming depression and inspiring
- Husband wife relationship
- Relationship between a therapist and Arjun
- Starring Jaya Ahsan and Shiboprosad Nandi in the lead
Vinci Da
Crime, Mystery, Thriller -1h 57m
IMDb – 7.3/10
When Vinci Da finds its problematic to earn a living because Tollywood doesn’t appreciate his talent. The movie is all about his life turn upside down when a psychopath ‘serial lawyer’ takes an interest in his work and has his moral compass put to test. One of the best must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Why to watch
- Unique and captivating plot
- Serial killer
- A makeup artist and his moral compass put to test
- Strong acting of Riddhi Sen, Ritwick Chakraborty, Rudranil Ghosh and Anirban Bhattacharya
Generation Aami
Drama – 1h 58m
IMDb – 7.6/10
The story is all about a 17 years old boy Apu who wants to pursue his passion for song composing and singing. His traditional parents had been completely against it, his cousin sister Durga had his back to rescue and a true friendship was born. One of the best must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Why to watch
- Modern age Apu-Durga
- Traditional parents and their expectations from their child
- Disturbed family
- Durga had major depression and her dealing up with that
- Brother-sister relationship
Noukadubi
Drama, Romance Duration – 2h 15m
IMDb – 7.6/10
Months after an accident following Ramesh’s marriage, he found that the veiled woman he brought home is not his wife. One of the best must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Why to watch
- Based on a novel by Rabindranath Tagore
- Rituparno Ghosh’s direction
- Starring Raima Sen, Riya Sen, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jishu Sengupta in leads
- Real life sisters in movie
- Husband-wife relationship
- Accident and wife switched mistakenly
BelaSeshe
Genre- Family, Drama Duration- 2h 21m
IMDb – 8.5/10
The entire movie about relationship which explores complexity of married life, life long companionship, of promises, expectation and love.
Why to watch
- Starring Soumitra Chatterjee and Swatilekha Mukharjee
- Rituparna Sengupta, Kharaj Mukharjee, Sohag Sen, Aaparajita Adhya in the lead
- Problems in marriage
- Family get together
- Love
Haami
Drama – 2h 13m
IMDb – 8/10
Bhutu and Chini are best friends. When Bhutu kisses Chini, their innocent friendship lead to a major disgrace. Who is to be blamed when our society lets down the little ones?
Why to watch
- Friendship between Bhutu and Chini
- Student-teacher relationship
- Good acting
- Old man alleged for rape
- What is the actual truth? Is Chacha Jaan is a offender?
Chotuskone
Thriller Drama – 2h 28m
IMDb – 8.2/10
Four famous directors and old friends are reunited together by an unknown producer to make a film. They make four short story in this film with one theme: Death.
Why to watch
- Unique plot
- Full of thrill
- Srijit Mukharjee’s direction
- Starring Aparna Sen, Parambrata Bandhopadyay, Chiranjit and Goutam Ghose
- Good songs
Gumnami
Action, Drama, History – 2h 22m
IMDb – 7.8/10
The movie is based on Mukherjee Commission hearings which happened from 1999 to 2005. Three theories about Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s death were discussed and debated. One of the best must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Why to watch
- Subhash Chandra Bose’s struggle to serve independence
- One of Prosenjit’s best work
- Strong acting
- Love for country
Bisorjon
Drama – 2h 18m
IMDb – 7.8/10
The story of a Bangladeshi widow and an Indian businessman and their love. One of the best must watch Bengali movies that you shouldn’t miss.
Why to watch
- One of Koushik Ganguly’s masterpiece
- Jaya Ahsan and Abir Chatterjee in the lead role
- Strong acting
- Unique plot
