Oct. 12, 2018|India|136 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adventure;Bangla;Drama
Description: Kishore Kumar Junior (2018) is a Bengali drama film directed by Kaushik Ganguly, featuring Prosenjit Chatterjee and Aparajita Auddy in the lead roles. The movie became a sleeper hit and tells the story of a singer who exclusively performs songs by the legendary Indian artist Kishore Kumar. He earned the title “Kishore Kumar Junior” (KKJ) from the renowned singer himself. KKJ resides in Kolkata with his wife and son, while his band members are like family to him.
The narrative takes a turn when KKJ, his wife, and the band are invited to perform at a government initiative in some border villages of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, they are unexpectedly kidnapped by a group of Pakistanis with unclear motives. The story then focuses on KKJ’s efforts to save his wife and band members.
Kumar Sanu performs most of the songs in the film, adding to its musical charm. The movie explores themes of family, resilience, and the power of music in challenging situations.
Cast director: Kaushik Ganguly
Cast actor: Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparajita Auddy, Rajesh Sharma, Kaushik Ganguly
Original name: Kishore Kumar Junior