Mar. 20, 2020|Bangladesh|112 Min.|n/A
Genre: Bangla;Drama;Family
Description: Gondi 2020 is a Bengali film that tells a heartwarming yet humorous story. The film centers around Asgar, a retired man who lives alone and spends his days practicing astrology. His only solace is his granddaughter, who lives in England with her parents. Their Skype calls are the highlight of his lonely life. Meanwhile, Suborna’s character is a widow and a dentist whose daughter also resides in England. Fate brings these two together repeatedly under comical circumstances, leading to a budding friendship. However, their grown children struggle to accept this closeness and attempt to intervene.
The film shines through the performances of its lead actors, Sabyasachi Chakraborty and Suborna Mustafa, who display remarkable chemistry and comedic timing. Their portrayal of unconventional characters is both charming and entertaining. However, the film occasionally loses its tone when other characters, played by Majnun Mijan and Aparna Ghosh, take center stage, as their performances feel out of sync with the movie’s genre.
One notable aspect of *Gondi* is its excessive product placement, which feels overwhelming and disrupts the viewing experience. While sponsorship is challenging for non-FDC films, the integration of brands in this movie seems overdone even by Bangladeshi standards. The conflict between the parents and their children is resolved abruptly towards the end, with a sudden crisis bringing the families together. Overall, *Gondi* manages to exceed expectations with its mix of humor and emotion, despite some flaws.
Cast director: Fakhrul Arefeen Khan
Cast actor: Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Subarna Mustafa, Majnun Mijan, Aparna Ghose
Original name: Gondi