Shakuntala Barua
Acting
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Known For
The Flight
The film, based on Indira Goswami's Dontal Haatir Uiye Khuwa Haoda, is set in 1940s Assam. Three widows struggle to lead dignified lives despite the extreme restrictions mandated by law and custom. The arrival of a young American scholar, a poisonous snakebite, and the theft of ancestral jewelry combine to bring the situation of the young and beautiful widow Giribala to a painful crisis.
Dahan
On her way home the newlywed Romita is molested by five men. The only one who has the courage to help is the young female teacher Jhinuk. Because of that she becomes a heroine and is on all papers' front page. But the page is turning: As not only the police but also neighbours begin to ask embarrassing questions the two women are eventually intimidated and the five men are getting free with the help of corruption and male domination.
Sati
Uma, a mute Brahmin girl, lives with her uncle's family as she is an orphan. Since Uma has a faulty horoscope which indicate widowhood, the family finds it impossible to get her married off. According to a custom prevalent at the time, Uma is given in marriage to a tree.
Tonic
75 years Jaladhar Sen and spouse Umarani plan for a foreign trip and come across Rhea and Tonic, the travel agents. The story shows how Tonic takes the couple to Darjeeling instead and becomes the best medicine.
Wheel Chair
After being raped in her office and becoming paralyzed, a woman gets help from a doctor who is in a wheelchair.
Ahaa Re
Farhaz, a top chef from Bangladesh, and Basundhara, a middle-class Indian woman who runs a home catering service, come together as they share a common passion—food.
Aami Shudhu Cheyechhi Tomay
Abhi (Ankush Hazra), son of a rich business man loves Bhoomika (Subhasree Ganguly) since childhood. Though people think him as a spoilt brat, but actually he is a good person by heart. He doesn't care what people think about him. He loves Bhoomika and can do anything for his love. However, Bhoomika does not like him. She joins a college in Darjeeling to pursue higher studies. Meanwhile, Abhi also takes admission in the same college in pursuit to win his love.
Colours of Innocence
10-year-old Gopal's carefree childhood is disrupted when his father meets with an accident, leaving his family destitute.
Hirer Angti
Gandharva Kumar's arrival disrupts the festival mood of Durga Puja at Ratanlal Babu's house. He captivates the grandchildren of Ratanlal — Babu, Habul, and Tinni — with his magic tricks. Gandharva Kumar then reveals a long-forgotten secret wherein he claims to be heir to the family property of Ratanlal Babu. This creates shock in the entire family and casts gloom, resulting in dramatic incidents.
Biyer Phool
Lili, who runs the family business, strives for the well-being of her sister Mili. Fate plays a cruel hand when Lili unknowingly falls in love with Mili's lover.
Filmography
as Ganga
as Umarani Sen
as Debjani
as Lakshmi Granny
as Jhinuk's Mother
as Ashit's Mother
as Sabitri