Bijoyar Pore
| Bijoyar Pore | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abhijit SriDas |
| Written by | Abhijit SriDas |
| Screenplay by | Abhijit SriDas |
| Story by | Abhijit SriDas |
| Produced by | Sujit Raha |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Supriyo Dutta |
| Edited by | Anirban Maity |
| Music by | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee |
Production company | SR Jupiter Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Bijoyar Pore is a 2024 Indian Bengali psychological drama film directed by Abhijit SriDas and produced by Sujit Raha under the banner of SR Jupiter Motion Pictures. Set against the backdrop of Durga Puja, it explores family, tradition, and reconciliation through the lens of generational conflict.[1]
Plot
After the grandeur of Durga Puja ends, a family returns to its home, burdened by years of silence and unresolved emotional wounds. When an estranged daughter returns and a tragedy unfolds, they are forced to confront long-buried grief. At the center is Alokananda, a quietly resolute mother whose empathy becomes the thread binding the family’s pain and capacity for healing.[2]
Cast
- Mamata Shankar
- Deepankar De
- Swastika Mukherjee
- Mir Afsar Ali
- Tanika Basu
- Rwitobroto Mukherjee
- Padmanabha Dasgupta
- Bidipta Chakraborty
- Animesh Bhaduri
- Miska Halim
- Kheya Chaatopadhay
Release
Bijoyar Pore was released theatrically in India on 12 January 2024.[3]
Reception
Bijoyar Pore received significant attention on the international film festival circuit. The film made history by becoming the first Indian Bengali film to be officially selected at the prestigious Osaka Asian Film Festival, marking a milestone for Bengali cinema on the global stage. Its inclusion at the festival reflects a growing recognition of regional Indian films and the expanding reach of Bengali storytelling and cinematic expression, highlighting the film’s cultural impact beyond its domestic release. [4]
Accolades
Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Third Eye Asian Film Festival | 20th Third Eye Asian Film Festival | Best Actress Award | Mamata Shankar | [5] |
| Dhaka International Film Festival | 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival | Best Audience Choice Film | Abhijit SriDas | [5] | |
| Telangana Bengali Film Festival | Telangana Bengali Film Festival - Aayna 2024 | Best Director | Abhijit SriDas | [6] | |
| Best Actress | Mamata Shankar | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Swastika Mukherjee | ||||
| Best Editing | Anirban Maity | ||||
| 2025 | Filmfare Awards Bangla | 8th Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Actress (Critics) | Mamata Shankar | [5] |
Official selections
- Official Selection - 21st Osaka Asian Film Festival (First Indian Bengali film screened at the festival)[7]
- Official Selection - 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (Bengali Panorama)[1]
- Official Selection - 10th Jaffna International Cinema Festival[5]
- Official Selection - Jagran Film Festival, Mumbai[8]
- Official Selection - Indo Padma Bengali Film Festival, Delhi[8]
- Official Selection - Bengali Film Festival Dallas[8]
- Official Selection - Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival[8]
- Official Selection - South Assam Film Festival[8]
- Official Selection - NABC 2024, Chicago[8]
- Official Selection - F5 International Film Festival, Kolkata[8]
- Official Selection - India International Film Festival of Boston[8]
- Official Selection - Atlanta Indian Film Festival[8]
References
- ^ a b "'Bijoyar Pore' has received recognition as an official selection at KIFF in Bengali Panorama section". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Swastika Mukherjee on Bijoyar Pore: People will find the film relatable". OTTplay. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Bijoyar Pore highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love". t2Online. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/bijoyer-pore-creates-history-as-first-bengali-film-at-osaka-asian-film-festival/articleshow/123617445.cms
- ^ a b c d "Siliguri's first big Bengali film returns with national acclaim". The Statesman. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "elangana Bengali Film Festival returns: Feb 10-11, Prasads, Banjara Hills". Deccan Chronicle. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Bijoyer Pore creates history as first Bengali film at Osaka Asian Film Festival". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Bijoyar Pore | Trailer | Abhijit SriDas | Sujit Raha | Swastika, Mamata, Mir, Deepankar, Rwitobroto". Youtube. Retrieved 20 December 2025.