Jan. 17, 2020|137 Min.
Genre: Bangla;Documentary;Drama;Family
Description: Set in a traditional Bengali household, Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha’s film *Sudakshina* portrays the life of an ideal housewife, mother, daughter-in-law, aunt, and sister-in-law. She sacrifices her dream of becoming a journalist to focus on homemaking. Based on a story by Procheta Gupta with a script by Padmanava Dasgupta, the film stars Sreelekha Mitra and Badshah Moitra, produced by Team Spirit.
Married at 20 to Prateek, a successful and ambitious man, Sudakshina finds solace in collecting sarees to escape the monotony of her daily life. Her family mocks her obsession, but she remains steadfast. A chance reunion with an old friend, Anirban, reignites her ambitions, leading her to pen an inspiring story. Surprisingly, her love for sarees also helps her son, husband, and sister-in-law achieve their own goals. This narrative highlights a homemaker’s personal growth and accomplishments.
Sudakshina’s fascination with sarees drives her to explore uncharted areas, uncovering the struggles of underprivileged women who weave and sell sarees to make ends meet. Despite constant criticism from her family, including her overbearing mother-in-law who takes pleasure in tormenting her, Sudakshina remains resilient. This story celebrates her journey of self-discovery and resilience within the confines of her domestic life.
Cast director: Sudeshna Roy
Cast actor: Sreelekha Mitra, Badshah Moitra
Original name: Sudakshinar Saree