Jul. 20, 2007
Genre: Bangla;Drama
Description: **Ballygunge Court 2007: A Bengali Drama Exploring Family and Loneliness**
Ballygunge Court is a 2007 Indian Bengali drama film directed by Pinaki Chowdhury and produced by Ganesh Bagaria. Released on January 1, 2007, the film revolves around the lives of residents in an apartment complex named Ballygunge Court. The story focuses on three middle-aged couples and one elderly couple living in the building.
The narrative takes a tragic turn when the elderly couple is murdered by robbers on Christmas night, shortly after returning from a party attended by all the building’s residents. Their bodies remain undiscovered for several days, leaving the other residents to grapple with the shock of the incident while confronting their own feelings of solitude and isolation.
The film delves into the societal issue of younger generations migrating abroad in pursuit of better opportunities, often leaving their parents behind. One of the central characters, Sir Rajen (played by Soumitra Chatterjee), experiences the sudden loss of his wife, Mamata (portrayed by Mamata Shankar). Hurt by his son Sumit’s (Bhaskar Chatterjee) decision to move to London, Rajen chooses not to inform him of his mother’s death. This decision highlights the growing emotional distance between father and son, fueled by Rajen’s pride.
Later, Sumit announces his decision to stay in Kolkata and not return to London, leading to a moment of reconciliation between the two. However, the film questions whether this reunion is truly a victory or merely a bittersweet resolution.
Ballygunge Court explores the younger generation’s attitudes toward life and their parents, as well as the insecurities and loneliness faced by the elderly. While the film critiques the tendency of young people to neglect their parents in pursuit of success, it also acknowledges the occasional selfishness of parents who prioritize their own needs over their children’s aspirations.
This poignant drama offers a thoughtful examination of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the emotional toll of separation across generations.
Cast director: Pinaki Chaudhuri
Cast actor: Soumitra Chatterjee, Mithu Chakrabarty, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Mamata Shankar, Soma Dey, Tanusree Shankar, Bhaswar Chattopadhyay, Manika Chakraborty, Moytree Mitra
Original name: Ballygunge Court