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{{Short description|2024 Indian Bengali legal drama film by Raj Chakraborty}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Shontaan
| image = File:Shontaan poster.jpg
| caption =
| alt =
| director = [[Raj Chakraborty]]
| producer = [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]]
| screenplay = Sreejib '''Additional screenplay:''' Anuja Chattopadhyay Soumyabrata Rakshit (also dialogues)
| story = Sreejib
| starring = [[Mithun Chakraborty]] [[Anashua Majumdar]] [[Ritwick Chakraborty]] [[Subhashree Ganguly]] [[Kharaj Mukherjee]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Jeet Ganguli]] '''Background score:''' Amit Chaterjee
| cinematography = Manas Ganguly
| editing = MD. Kalam
| studio =
| distributor = [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|12|20}}
| runtime = 143 minutes
| country = India
| language = Bengali
| gross = {{INR|10}} crore<ref>{{cite news |last1=Samadder |first1=Tulika |title=Khadaan Box Office: বাংলায় ধামাল খাদানের! এবার দেবের ছবি মুম্বই, পুণে-সহ ৯ রাজ্যে, ১৪ দিনে মোট আয় কত |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/khadaan-will-now-release-in-9-state-other-than-bengal-with-nearly-45-show-know-total-box-office-collection-31735893353868.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103140824/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/khadaan-will-now-release-in-9-state-other-than-bengal-with-nearly-45-show-know-total-box-office-collection-31735893353868.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=1 February 2025 |language=bn}}</ref>
| budget = 
}}

'''''Shontaan''''' ({{IPA|bn|ʃon.tan}}; {{Translation|'''''Offspring'''''}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[Action film|action]]-[[Drama (film and television)|legal drama film]] directed by [[Raj Chakraborty]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/the-story-of-abandonment-and-its-aftermath-mithun-chakraborty-starrer-shontaan-unveils-its-first-trailer/articleshow/114850384.cms|title=The story of abandonment and its aftermath; Mithun Chakraborty starrer 'Shontaan' unveils its first trailer|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 November 2024|access-date=22 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/mithun-starrer-bengali-film-shontaan-to-be-released-in-december/articleshow/114973515.cms|title=Mithun-starrer Bengali film 'Shontaan' to be released in December|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 November 2024|access-date=19 December 2024}}</ref> Produced by [[Shrikant Mohta]] and Mahendra Soni under the banner of [[Shree Venkatesh Films]], the film stars [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Ritwick Chakraborty]] and [[Anashua Majumdar]] in lead roles, while [[Sohini Sengupta]], [[Biswajit Chakraborty]] and Ahona Dutta play other pivotal roles, with [[Kharaj Mukherjee]] and [[Subhashree Ganguly]] in extended appearances. It revolves around a poignant courtroom battle between Saradindu and his self-centric son Indranil.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niyogi |first1=Agnivo |title=Shontaan trailer: A film about family bonds and sacrifice starring Mithun Chakraborty |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/shontaan-trailer-a-film-about-family-bonds-and-sacrifice-starring-mithun-chakraborty/cid/2060034 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |date=2 November 2024}}</ref>

[[Jeet Ganguli]] composed the music of the film. Manas Ganguly is the director of photography and MD. Kalam is the editor. It released in the theatres on 20 December 2024 on the eve of [[Christmas]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/mithun-starrer-bengali-film-shontaan-to-be-released-in-december-3262462|date=5 November 2024|access-date=21 November 2024|title=Mithun-starrer Bengali film 'Shontaan' to be released in December|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=পুজোর পর বছর শেষেও মিঠুন, আসছে রাজের 'সন্তান', কবে মুক্তি পাবে ছবিটি? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/makers-have-revealed-the-first-look-poster-of-bengali-film-shontaan-starring-mithun-chakraborty-dgtl/cid/1556966 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Anandabazar Patrika]] |date=31 October 2024 |language=bn}}</ref> to positive reviews from the audience and critics alike.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Goswami |first1=Ranita |title=Shontaan Audience Review |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/videos/audience-review-for-raj-chakrabortys-film-shontaan-31734800225605.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225054614/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/videos/audience-review-for-raj-chakrabortys-film-shontaan-31734800225605.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=21 December 2024 |language=bn}}</ref> Grossing over {{INR|10.02}} crore, it ran in the theaters for over 100 days and emerged as a superhit at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Goswami |first1=Ranita |title=২০২৪ এর ব্লকবাস্টার ছবি 'খাদান', 'বহুরূপী' - সুপারহিট হল 'টেক্কা' ও 'সন্তান' - হিট ছবি হল 'অযোগ্য' এবং 'এটা আমাদের গল্প' |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/superstar-dev-film-khadaan-see-the-15-days-box-office-report-31736007794978.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250107050542/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/superstar-dev-film-khadaan-see-the-15-days-box-office-report-31736007794978.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 January 2025 |access-date=24 February 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=4 January 2025 |language=bn}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film depicts the tussles and difficulties in the troubled relationship between a son and his aged, ailing parents. Saradindu is an old man, battered down and tired from the daily struggles of life. He lives with his wife Mala who suffers from severe arthritis. Their son Indranil is a self-centric and selfish man who doesn't care about his parents. He works in a multinational company. With a high income, he lives a life of luxury with his wife Ria, and his son Pablo, away from his parents. He travels in a Mercedes, parties frequently with his colleagues, goes on international holidays, but is reluctant to provide time for his parents or to pay for his ailing mother's knee surgery when her health deteriorates.

When Saradindu goes to Indranil to ask for money for Mala's surgery, he humiliates his father and denies to give any financial assistance. He declares that he has many other important expenses and can't give money for his mother's surgery. In profound agony and rage, Saradindu files a case against his son in court, on the grounds of ill treatment and neglect of old parents. Indrani fights for Saradindu against Indranil's lawyer, Bikash Munsi.

But things take a turn when Mala, torn between her moralities and her responsibilities as a mother and a wife, chooses to prioritize her motherhood over her principles. She asks her husband to withdraw the case against her son despite all their suffering because she can't see her son getting hurt. But Saradindu insists on sticking by his decision in order to teach a lesson to his son for taking his parents for granted. The story further illustrates the emotional drama between Indranil and his old, helpless parents, which unfolds inside and outside the courtroom. Tragedy intensifies when the turmoil takes a toll on Mala's health and she passes away. Although late, Indranil realises his mistakes at the end and Saradindu forgives him because he had promised so to his late wife. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Piya |title=Mithun Chakraborty discusses generational conflicts in Shontaan |url=https://t2online.in/tech/tech-news/mithun-chakraborty-discusses-generational-conflicts-in-shontaan/1256605 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|t2 Online]] |date=16 December 2024}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|* [[Mithun Chakraborty]] as Saradindu Bose
* [[Ritwick Chakraborty]] as Indranil "Babui" Bose, Saradindu and Mala's son
* [[Anashua Majumdar]] as Meghomala "Mala" Bose, Saradindu's wife
* [[Subhashree Ganguly]] as Indrani Sen, Saradindu's lawyer
* [[Kharaj Mukherjee]] as Bikash Munshi, Indranil's lawyer
* [[Sohini Sengupta]] as Lata, Mala's domestic help
* [[Biswajit Chakraborty]] as Amitava, Saradindu's friend
* Ahana Dutta as Ria Bose, Indranil's wife
}}

== Production ==
=== Announcement ===
The first look poster was revealed on 31 October 2024, on the occasion of [[Kali Puja]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman |title=Poster of "Shontaan" revealed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/poster-of-shontaan-revealed/articleshow/114809159.cms |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=[[Times of India]] |date=31 October 2024}}</ref> The trailer was unveiled on 1 November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Samadder|first1=Tulika |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/svf-new-bengali-film-shontaan-with-subhashree-ganguly-ritwick-chakraborty-mithun-trailer-is-out-31730436612364.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241107093053/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/svf-new-bengali-film-shontaan-with-subhashree-ganguly-ritwick-chakraborty-mithun-trailer-is-out-31730436612364.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2024|title=Shontaan: বৃদ্ধ বাবা-মাকে দেখে না ছেলে! মিঠুনের হয়ে মামলা লড়বে শুভশ্রী, বিপাকে ঋত্বিক, সন্তানের ট্রেলার, পরিচালনায় রাজ|access-date=23 December 2024|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=1 November 2024|language=bn}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
As a part of the promotions, the makers visited some old age homes to speak to them about their relationship with their children and how they ended up there.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kundu |first1=Kasturi |title=কাউন্টডাউন শুরু, সিনেমার প্রচারে এবার ময়দানে রাজ-শুভশ্রীর 'সন্তান' ইউভান |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/how-raj-chakrabarty-promots-upcoming-movie-shontaan-through-his-son-yuvaan-8440147 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=14 December 2024 |language=bn}}</ref> The premiere was on 17 December 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kundu |first1=Kasturi |title=Shontaan Premiere: শাশুড়ি মায়ের চিবুক ধরে হালকা আদর শুভশ্রীর, হুইল চেয়ারে মাকে নিয়ে সন্তানের প্রিমিয়ারে রাজ |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/raj-chakrabarty-brought-his-mother-with-subhashree-ganguly-and-yuvaan-at-shontaan-premiere-8545605 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=21 December 2024 |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mukherjee |first1=Priyanka |title=Shontaan Premier: রাজ-শুভশ্রীর সন্তানের প্রিমিয়ারে 'খাদান' টি-শার্টে সৃজিত, হাজির শ্রীময়ী-কাঞ্চনও |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rajshubahsree-shontaan-premier-show-srijit-mukherji-spotted-with-khadan-t-shirt-kanchan-sreemoyee-also-present-31734453357123.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225054614/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rajshubahsree-shontaan-premier-show-srijit-mukherji-spotted-with-khadan-t-shirt-kanchan-sreemoyee-also-present-31734453357123.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=17 December 2024 |language=bn}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Shontaan
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Jeet Gannguli]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = December 2024
| recorded = 2024
| venue =
| studio = Playhead Studio VM Studio
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = 10:40<ref>{{cite news |title=Shontaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://www.hungama.com/album/shontaan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/122947633/ |work=[[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment|Hungama Music]]}}</ref>
| language = Bengali
| label = [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]]
| producer =
| misc =
}}

The music of the film has been composed by [[Jeet Ganguli]]. The lyrics have been penned by Priyo Chattopadhyay and [[Anindya Chatterjee]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman |title=Music is the soul of my films, says Raj Chakrabarty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/music-is-the-soul-of-my-films-says-raj-chakrabarty/articleshow/115926439.cms |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Times of India]] |date=3 December 2024}}</ref>

The first song "Thakur Thakbe Kotokkhon" was released on 16 November 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman |title=The song Thakur Thakbe Kotokkhon from Shontaan is out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/the-song-thakur-thakbe-kotokkhon-from-shontaan-is-out/articleshow/115406730.cms |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Times of India]] |date=18 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Das Banerjee |first1=Swati |title=নভেম্বরেও দুর্গাপুজোর আমেজ! সন্তানের প্রথম গানে চেনা মেজাজে 'ডিস্কো ড্যান্সার' মিঠুন |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/mithun-chakraborty-new-film-shontaan-song-released-svf-cinema-entertainment-news-31731918786794.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207000810/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/mithun-chakraborty-new-film-shontaan-song-released-svf-cinema-entertainment-news-31731918786794.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=18 November 2024 |language=bn}}</ref> The second single "Tomar Akashey" was released on 1 December 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Piya |title=Classical strains of 'Tomar Akashey' tug at heartstrings in Shontaan |url=https://t2online.in/music/western/classical-strains-of-tomar-akashey-tug-at-heartstrings-in-shontaan/1239782 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|t2 Online]] |date=4 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Poddar |first1=Atreyee |title=Vishal Mishra's soulful voice lights up 'Tomar Akashey' from 'Shontaan' |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2024/Dec/02/vishal-mishras-soulful-voice-lights-up-tomar-akashey-from-shontaan |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=Indulge Express |date=2 December 2024}}</ref> The third and the last song "Pablo" was released along with the full album.

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 10:40
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Thakur Thakbe Kotokkhon
| length1 = 4:12
| lyrics1 = Priyo Chattopadhyay
| extra1 = [[Amit Kumar]], [[Jeet Gannguli]]
| title2 = Tomar Akashey
| length2 = 3:26
| lyrics2 = [[Anindya Chatterjee]]
| extra2 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
| title3 = Pablo
| length3 = 3:02
| lyrics3 = Anindya Chatterjee
| extra3 = [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]]
}}

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
Initially scheduled to release during [[Durga Puja]] festivities in 2024, it was delayed to release in the theatres on 20 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghatak |first=Anuska |date=2024-09-11 |title=SVF's Pujo Release Uncertain: Mithun Chakraborty's 'Santan' Delayed Amidst RG Scandal |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/movies/news-movies/svfs-pujo-release-uncertain-mithun-chakrabortys-santan-delayed-amidst-rg-scandal/2024/09/11 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=IWMBuzz |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-12-21 |title=In images: Premiere of Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan starring Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick, Subhashree {{!}} Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management |url=https://www.indiablooms.com/photo-gallery/in-images-premiere-of-raj-chakrabortys-shontaan-starring-mithun-chakraborty-ritwick-subhashree/details |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=India Blooms |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
''Shontaan'' is streaming on the Bengali OTT platform Hoichoi.

== Reception ==
Poorna Banerjee of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Shontaan is a good film with a strong moral standpoint that definitely leaves the audience with a message. It draws out quite long and could have been slightly tighter during the second half, but solid moments of emotional drama compensate for that." She praised the music, background score and the performance of the whole cast, specially Mithun and Anashua.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shontaan Movie Review : Mithun-Ritwik clash in this sentimental drama is worth watching |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/shontaan/movie-review/116495367.cms |access-date=2024-12-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

Agnivo Niyogi of ''[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]'' reviewed the film and noted "With Shontaan, Raj Chakrabarty delivers a family drama that stays with you even after you have left the hall. It takes the well-worn premise of a parent suing their child over charges of neglect but packs in all the right emotions to tug at the heartstrings." Although he mentioned the first half to be draggy and melodramatic with a rushed climax and preachy tone, he praised the acting of the whole cast, specially Mithun, Anashua, Ritwick and Subhashree.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niyogi |first1=Agnivo |title=Shontaan: Mithun and Ritwick Chakraborty clash in court in Raj Chakrabarty's family drama |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/mithun-and-ritwick-clash-in-court-in-raj-chakrabartys-family-drama/cid/2072835 |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |date=23 December 2024}}</ref>

Ranita Goswami of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and opined "Even though the film is based on an old story palette, Raj's storytelling accompanied by the actors' remarkable acting makes this film a family entertainer." She particularly applauded Mithun's seasoned acting besides praising Anashua, Kharaj, Subhashree and Ritwick for their acting skills.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Goswami|first1=Ranita|url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/shontaan-review-mithun-chakraborty-ritwick-chakraborty-starrer-film-is-sentimental-drama-directed-by-raj-chakraborty-31734761961528.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222111207/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/shontaan-review-mithun-chakraborty-ritwick-chakraborty-starrer-film-is-sentimental-drama-directed-by-raj-chakraborty-31734761961528.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 December 2024|title=Shontaan Review: পথভ্রষ্ট 'সন্তান'দের গালে ঠাস করে একটা চড়! চোখের জলে হল ছাড়লেন অভিভাবকরা, কেমন হল রাজের ছবি?|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=21 December 2024|language=bn}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref>

Akash Misra of ''[[Sangbad Pratidin]]'' reviewed the film and wrote "The film is a mirror to the reality of our present society. Even after coming out from the theatres after all the tears shedding, it will leave a deep longing impact on the viewers." He also praised the acting acumen of Mithun and Ritwick.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Misra|first1=Akash|url=https://sangbadpratidin.in/film-review/mithun-chakraborty-and-ritwick-chakrabortys-shontaan-movie-review|title=মিঠুন-ঋত্বিক জুটির দাপুটে অভিনয়, আয়নার সামনে দাঁড় করিয়ে দেয় রাজের 'সন্তান', পড়ুন রিভিউ|access-date=23 December 2024|work=[[Sangbad Pratidin]]|date=20 December 2024|language=bn}}</ref>

Amay Deb Roy of ''[[Anandabazar Patrika]]'' rated the film 8/10 stars and highlighted "Although the film is based on the old "chanch" of emotional drift and family drama, Raj Chakroborty's direction and storytelling is what that makes this simple story look astounding." He also praised Mithun, Anushua, Ritwick, Subhashree and Kharaj for their seamless acting.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=রায়|first1=অময় দেব |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/review-of-the-film-shontaan-directed-by-raj-chakraborty-starring-mithun-chakraborty-anashua-majumdar-ritwick-chakraborty-and-subhashree-ganguly-dgtl/cid/1568543|title=দশকের পর দশক বাংলা ছবিতে এসেছে 'সন্তান'-এর চেনা গল্প, রাজ নাটক ধরে রাখেন কথন ভঙ্গিতে|access-date=23 December 2024|work=[[Anandabazar Patrika]]|date=19 December 2024|language=bn}}{{rating|8|10}}</ref>

Snigdha Dey of ''[[Aajkal]]'' reviewed the film and opined "In an unequal fight between the father and his son, "Shontaan" will have a special place in the inner core of our heart. This film will surely force all the parents and children to rethink their relationship and the bond which they share." Besides, she praised Mithun, Ritwick and Anashua for their intensive emotional portrayal and also applauded Subhashree for playing a different role.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dey |first1=Snigdha |title=চক্রবর্তী ভার্সেস চক্রবর্তীর লড়াই, মিঠুন-ঋত্বিকের অসম দ্বন্দেই পাশ রাজের 'সন্তান' |url=https://www.aajkaal.in/entertainment/review-of-bengali-movie-shontaan-which-starring-mithun-chakraborty-ritwick-chakraborty-subhashree-ganguly-and-directed-by-raj-chakraborty-ent-125414 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=[[Aajkal]] |date=18 December 2024 |language=bn}}</ref>

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Artist
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2025
| rowspan="3" | [[Anandalok Puraskar]]
| [[Anandalok Best Actress Award]]
| [[Subhashree Ganguly]]
|-
| Best Actor in Negative Role
| [[Ritwick Chakraborty]]
|-
| Best Director
| [[Raj Chakraborty]]
|-
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|tt34386263}}

[[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Raj Chakraborty]]
[[Category:Films scored by Jeet Gannguli]]
[[Category:2024 drama films]]
[[Category:2024 Bengali-language films]]
[[Category:Indian legal films]]
[[Category:Films about father–son relationships]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kolkata]]

Shontaan - Revision history

Lpsglobalschool at 06:33, 9 April 2026