May. 07, 2021|Bangladesh|87 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adventure;Bangla;Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: “Dark Room,” a 2021 film, tells the story of Rohit Mehta, a Gujarati man raised in Calcutta, who falls in love with Mahamaya. To win her affection, he must overcome a unique challenge: composing and performing a song in flawless Bengali. Determined to succeed, Rohit travels to Portugal to study colonial history and refine his Bengali skills with the help of his friend Bodhi.
Two years later, Mahamaya works as a radio jockey, while Rohit, still deeply in love, pursues a dissertation on Hensman Anthony, a 19th-century folk poet. His research leads him to Calcutta and Chandannagar, where he encounters Kushal Hajra, a man who believes he is the reincarnation of Anthony. Kushal shares his struggles with visions of his past life, and Rohit offers to help him in exchange for insights into Anthony’s life.
The narrative shifts to the 19th century, revealing Anthony’s journey as a talented musician who saves a young widow, Soudamini, from performing sati and later marries her. Driven by a passion for Bengali, he masters the language through Hindu scriptures and folk compositions. This poignant tale intertwines love, history, and cultural exploration.
Cast director: Golam Sohrab Dodul
Cast actor: Chanchal Chowdhury, Tareen Jahan, Azmeri Haque Badhon, Sharif Hossain Emon, Arefin Zilani, Pankaj Mazumder, Noyon Ovick
Original name: Dark Room