Byomkesh Hatyamancha – Bengali Movie Review
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On November 02, 2022
Byomkesh Hatyamancha: A Half-Done Justice to An Unfinished Tale
Movie Title: Byomkesh Hatyamancha
Cast: Abir Chatterjee, Sohini Sarkar, Kinjal Nanda, Paoli Dam, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Arna Mukhopadhyay.
Director: Arindam Sil
Genre: Thriller
Rating : 3
The Byomkesh franchise has come up with yet another thriller but with a twist. Byomkesh Hatyamancha is inspired by the unfinished story of late novelist Saradindu Bandopadhyay. The prominent cast members are Abir Chatterjee, Sohini Sarkar, Kinjal Nanda, Paoli Dam, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, and Arna Mukhopadhyay.
Arindam Sil, a well-known figure in Tollywood, is the director of this film. He attempted to complete a tale that the original author never concluded. Byomkesh Hatyamancha was released on 11 August 2022. The movie is now streaming on OTT platform Hoichoi.
Byomkesh Hatyamancha- Movie Plot
The story’s narrative begins with a scene located in old Calcutta, dated 1957. A person called Kalicharan finds his sister-in-law Malti in a compromising position with Bishwanath Pal (Kinjal Nanda). His extreme anger leads to his killing Malti and consequently being behind bars for fourteen years. However, he threatens to kill Bishwanath once he is free from imprisonment.
The narrative moves to 1971, when Calcutta was identified with Naxalite actions and theatre culture. Byomkesh Bakshi (Abir Chatterjee) and his expecting wife Satyabati (Sohini Sarkar) have recently shifted to Keyatala. One day the couple, with a friend and a neighbour, witness a play named Keechak Badh, an episode from Mahabharata. One of the stage actors is Bishwanath Pal, who dies suspiciously on the stage. The occupation of the “satyanveshi” begins from this point.
Byomkesh Hatyamancha – Director Opportunity
Byomkesh Hatyamancha was an open opportunity for director Arindam Sil and writer Padmanabha Dasgupta to end the script through their expertise. However, sadly, the team could not manage to do justice to the talented novelist’s work.
The film perfectly portrays the era, such as with posters of Dev Anand movies, vintage radio broadcasting Bangladeshi liberation, Naxalite actions, theatres, etc. Nonetheless, the screenwriter and director could have elaborated on all these attributes and did not wholly define the significance of these factors for the then Calcutta.
Byomkesh Hatyamancha – Role plays
Fantastic actors like Paoli Dam and Suhotra Mukhopadhyay did not have as much exposure in the script as they should have. It seemed that the director was overwhelmed by completing such an anticipated tale and ended up with a mediocre storyline.
Notwithstanding, the Cinematography by Anirban Chatterjee is up to the mark. Furthermore, all the actors have done a fantastic job, even with the clumsy script.
Byomkesh Hatyamancha – Final Verdict
Keeping in mind the actors’, especially Abir Chatterjee’s, efforts to help the story shine, India Café 24 gives Byomkesh Hatyamancha 3 stars.
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The movie surely looks very interesting and I somehow feel regional content is much better than our Bollywood content. Will surely check out this movie.
This movie really looks interesting, I love thriller movies and this review of yours has given me perfect solution of what to watch next.
Though not much into Bengali films, I am a great fan of Byomkesh Bakshi. This film seems to pack the same kind of drama and intrigue that is the hallmark of the Byomkesh franchise.
This sure sounds very interesting. Is it connected to Byomkesh Bakshi? Because I grew up watching TV series and never missed any, even if my exams were there. Would really love to watch it.
This film appears to be very interesting; though you rated this 3star still, your review has given me the perfect solution for what to watch next.
– Anjali
Looks promising even though you have rated 3 star the plot seems intriguing is it connected to byomkesh the detective?
The movie genre is almost loved by my mom. I will for sure suggest she watches the movie. Byomkesh Bakshi is a well-known detective character popular among everyone today 🙂 I love how honest you were with the clumsy script yet powerful acting review.