MONCHORA

MONCHORA: is a 2016 Bengali film directed by Sandip Ray., based on the story of same name by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay starring Abir Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Raima Sen, Paran Bandopadhyay.

PLOT: Renowned astrologer Jadunath Choudhury(Paran) lives with his grandson Manmatha(Saswata) & granddaughter Nanda(Raima).In Choudhury family there is a big size ruby for last 300 yrs & it has been worshiped as GOD.Many crooks have eyes on that ruby & trying to steal.A thief named Dibakar Roy(Abir) comes to steal that ruby & caught red handed by Nanda.After hearing the backgorund of Dibakar,Nanda gives him a chance to change his nature & assists him to find a job as a secretary of Mr. Choudhury.Nanda's elder brother Manmatha is currently jobless & has a affair with Lily(June) who is planning to have that priceless ruby.Now how thief turn secretary Dibakar saves the ruby from the thieves & Manmatha form Lily are rest of the story.

PERFORMANCES: Paran Bandopadhyay's grandfather act is natural, effortless and a treat to watch. And so is Saswata's lost-in-love performance. Abir and Raima, too, have put in subtle and beautiful performances. June is also good as Manmatha's lover with a hidden motive. In short, the actors have been used in a very balanced and beautiful manner and they have done complete justice to their roles.

MUSIC: composed by Sandip Roy.The film has no songs though the background track melds with the narrative, supporting the visuals totally.The lack of songs also keeps the story short and crisp; hence, it's a treat that lasts just one and a half hours

A simple tale told in such a minimalistic way by Sandip Ray that it doesn't need anything else to connect with the audience.The camerawork is good, not that the film demands anything extraordinary. The approach here, too, is very balanced. No unnecessary close-ups, most shots traditional and soothing, no jerks or sudden zooms for the kicks — in a nutshell, a smooth, simple approach, just like the rest of the film. The credit definitely goes to Sandip Ray, who has created on-screen magic.

But it's the overall positivity of the film that touches you.

Overall,Monchora is must watch film.The credit definitely goes to Sandip Ray, who has created on-screen magic. He has given Bengali movie-goers a gift that's a must-see for all those who value good stories and great performances.