Jun. 22, 2019|India|95 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bangla;Romance
Description: “Bibaho Obhijaan,” released in 2019, is a Bengali film that follows the humorous escapades of two friends, Rajat and Anupam, as they attempt to escape their overbearing wives. The movie offers a light-hearted and entertaining narrative, ideal for viewers seeking a brief escape from reality. However, it falls short in terms of depth, as the humor often targets easy stereotypes and focuses primarily on the husbands’ struggles, portraying their wives as burdensome.
Rajat (played by Rudranil Ghosh) and Anupam (Ankush) feel suffocated in their marriages and dissatisfied at work. Rajat’s wife, Maya (Sohini Sarkar), is deeply devoted to her religious practices and soap operas, while Anupam’s wife, Rai (Nusraat Faria), is an active participant in social movements, leaving little time for her husband. Feeling trapped, the two friends plan a getaway to Darjeeling, but their trip takes an unexpected turn when they are kidnapped by bandits.
The film’s premise shows potential in the first half, but it suffers from pacing issues. The audience is thrust into the chaos of Rajat and Anupam’s lives without sufficient background on their circumstances or why they are so unhappy. Despite this, the movie maintains a lively pace through quirky characters and amusing situations, keeping viewers engaged.
Overall, “Bibaho Obhijaan” is a simple, comedic take on marital challenges, though it lacks a deeper exploration of its themes.
Cast director: Birsa Dasgupta
Cast actor: Ankush Hazra, Rudranil Ghosh, Anirban Bhattacharya, Nusraat Faria Mazhar, Priyanka Sarkar, Sohini Sarkar, Puja Banerjee, Sandy Saha
Original name: Bibaho Obhijaan