Psychological investigation|Sep. 16, 2021|India|90 Min.|R
Genre: Bangla;Drama
Description: “Sohorer Upokotha 2021” is a film inspired by Badal Sarkar’s 1965 play “Baki Itihash.” It explores the theme of societal moral decay, which remains strikingly relevant even today. The story delves into the ethical decline of society, highlighting how, beyond our daily lives, numerous troubling events occur. Often, people either protest these incidents on social media or choose to ignore them entirely. The film raises critical questions: Can anything truly end these social injustices? How can we overlook selfish acts? Is it acceptable to remain passive as our society deteriorates? These are the central themes of the movie.
The film features a talented cast including Shubhasish Mukhopadhyay, Joy Sengupta, Bidipta Chakraborty, Rahul Banerjee, Anindya Banerjee, Basabdatta Chatterjee, Lama Haldar, Rajat Ganguly, Pradip Bhattacharya, Sandip Mandal, Aritra Dutta, Subhasis Banerjee, Debranjan Nag, and Arpan Bose.
“Sohorer Upokotha” reflects on the timeless relevance of Badal Sarkar’s work, emphasizing the urgent need for societal reflection and action in the face of moral decline.
Cast director: Shuvro Jyoti Basak Bappa
Cast actor: Rahul Banerjee, Basabdatta Chatterjee, Subhasish Mukherjee, Bidipta Chakraborty, Lama Haldar, Debranjan Nag, Anindya Pulak Banerjee
Original name: শহরের উপকথা