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{{Short description|Bengali film directed by Kaushik Ganguly}} | {{Short description|2022 Indian Bengali film directed by Kaushik Ganguly}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Lokkhi Chele | | name = Lokkhi Chele | ||
| image = Lokkhi.jpg | | image = Lokkhi.jpg | ||
| director = [[Kaushik Ganguly]] | | director = [[Kaushik Ganguly]] | ||
| producer = [[ | | producer = [[Nandita Roy]] <br> [[Shiboprosad Mukherjee]] | ||
| starring = [[Ujaan Ganguly]]<br> | | starring = [[Ujaan Ganguly]] <br> Ritwika Pal <br> Purab Seal Acharya | ||
| music = Prabuddha Banerjee | | editing = Subhajit Singha | ||
| music = Prabuddha Banerjee | |||
| cinematography = [[Gopi Bhagat]] | | cinematography = [[Gopi Bhagat]] | ||
| studio = | | studio = Windows Production | ||
| distributor = Windows Production | | distributor = Windows Production | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|08|26}} | |||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Bengali | | language = Bengali | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Lokkhi Chele''''' ({{ | '''''Lokkhi Chele''''' ({{Translation|Good boy}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Bengali language]] [[Drama (film and television)|action socio-drama film]] written and directed by [[Kaushik Ganguly]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kaushik Ganguly all set to direct his son in next - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/kaushik-ganguly-all-set-to-direct-his-son-in-next/articleshow/70025046.cms |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=The Times of India |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman }}</ref> The film is produced by [[Nandita Roy]] and [[Shiboprosad Mukherjee]] under the banner of Windows Production.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=BookMyShow |title=Lokkhi Chhele Movie (2020) {{!}} Reviews, Cast & Release Date in |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com//movies/lokkhi-chhele/ET00119734?fbrefresh=1 |access-date=2020-06-22 |website=BookMyShow }}</ref> The film stars [[Ujaan Ganguly]] as the protagonist. | ||
== Plot == | |||
A specially abled child with four arms is born to a lower caste family in the remote village of Hijalganj. The villagers, filled with religious superstitions, believe her to be the incarnation of Goddess Laxmi. The upper class elites of the village begin using her for their selfish monetary reasons. | |||
Amir Hussain, Gayatri Chatterjee and Shibnath Dutta, three junior doctors from Kolkata, come across the child. They realize that, if not treated immediately, the child would not survive. However, the child's family refuse to believe their words and threaten them with dire consequences if they try to take away the child for treatment. Left with no other option, the trio steal the child with the help of her mother and take her to Kolkata with them. | |||
With help from their teacher Dr. Mitali Sen, her estranged IAS officer husband Rwitobroto Sen, news reporter Joy Mitra and Amir's lawyer father Anwar Hussain, the trio manage to get the child treated successfully at a hospital in Bhubaneswar. However, when they try to return the child, none of the villagers, except the child's mother, agree to accept her as their own. While Gayatri and Shib manage to flee with the child, Amir is caught by the local politician and his goons. They badly beat him, to the point that he is left paralyzed and his brain is damaged. | |||
The movie shifts to a few years later. Everyone is celebrating Amir's birthday. It is shown that Laxmi has been adopted by Mitali's house-help Gopa. The movie ends on an emotional note with Amir, wheelchair-ridden and unable to speak, affectionately holding Laxmi's hand. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Ujaan Ganguly]] | * [[Ujaan Ganguly]] as Amir Hussain <ref>{{Cite news |title=Ujaan speaks on his character in 'Lokkhi Chhele' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/ujaan-speaks-on-his-character-in-lokkhi-chhele/articleshow/73137639.cms |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=The Times of India |last1=Ghosh |first1=Sankha }}</ref> | ||
* [[ | * Ritwika Pal as Gayatri Chatterjee | ||
* [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] | * Purab Seal Acharya as Shibnath Dutta | ||
* [[Babul Supriyo]] | * [[Indrasish Roy]] as Rajat Narayan Ray | ||
* | * Pradip Bhattacharya as Haren Khuro | ||
* [[ | * [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] as Joy Mitra | ||
* [[Churni Ganguly]] as Dr. Mitali Sen | |||
* [[Babul Supriyo]] as Rwitobroto Sen | |||
* Manosree Biswas as Gopa | |||
* [[Joydip Mukherjee]] as Anwar Hussain, Amir's father | |||
== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The film | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = Lokkhi Chele | |||
| type = soundtrack | |||
| artist = Prabuddha Banerjee | |||
| released = 2022<ref name="jiosaavn">{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/lokkhi-chhele/qtw7QW7ZPnc_|title=Lokkhi Chhele – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |date=2022|publisher=Jiosaavn}}</ref> | |||
| recorded = | |||
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | |||
| length = 10:43 | |||
| language = Bengali | |||
| label = Windows Production | |||
}} | |||
{{Track listing | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| all_writing = | |||
| all_lyrics = | |||
| all_music = | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Lokkhi Chhele | |||
| length1 = 3:16 | |||
| lyrics1 = | |||
| music1 = | |||
| extra1 = [[Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury]] | |||
| title2 = Haar Na Manar Gaan | |||
| length2 = 3:45 | |||
| lyrics2 = | |||
| music2 = | |||
| extra2 = Timir Biswas, Anasmita Ghosh, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Debolina Sinha Ray, Disha Roy | |||
| title3 = Kalo Jole Kuchla Tole | |||
| length3 = 3:42 | |||
| lyrics3 = | |||
| music3 = | |||
| extra3 = Ujaan Ganguly, Purab Seal Acharya | |||
| title4 = | |||
| length4 = | |||
| lyrics4 = | |||
| music4 = | |||
| extra4 = | |||
| total_length = {{Duration|m=10|s=43}} | |||
}} | |||
== Release == | |||
The film was released theatrically on 26 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=বাবা কৌশিক গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়ের পরিচালনায় নায়ক উজান, কবে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে 'লক্ষ্মী ছেলে'? |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/know-the-release-date-kaushik-ganguly-directed-ujaan-ganguly-starrer-film-lokkhi-chhele/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=sangbadpratidin |language=bn}}</ref> | |||
== Reception == | |||
The film received critical acclaim. In [[OTTplay]], Shamayita Chakraborty wrote, "Lokhi Chele is a must-watch. Besides the issue that the film deals with, its treatment, violence, disturbance and subtle non-linear storytelling are something that we have not seen in Bengali films for a while. There are problems in the film and yet we must encourage our friends, family members and colleagues to watch it just for the sake of the issue it deals with. Lokkhi Chele is an unsettling film that should be watched and rewatched until we see an end to the dark reality of superstitions in India".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/review/lokkhi-chele-review-kaushik-ganguly-creates-a-deeply-disturbing-saga-that-holds-a-mirror-up-to-society/26edbb5d3e285 | title=Lokkhi Chele review: Kaushik Ganguly creates a deeply disturbing saga that holds a mirror up to society }}</ref> | |||
Aritra Banerjee from ''[[Film Companion]]'' stated "It is an entertaining film, it is a very engaging film. At the same time, it is a very honest film", praising the film's screenplay, acting performances, cinematography and editing. | |||
''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave a mixed review: "It tries to critique religious dogmatism but its ambitions are marred because of an almost amateurish screenplay".<ref>Premankur Biswas (August 29, 2022 ) [https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/lokkhi-chele-review-a-promising-concept-marred-by-amateurish-writing-8119180/lite/ Lokkhi Chele review: A promising concept marred by amateurish writing]. ''Indian Express''.</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|id=tt11301940}} | * {{IMDb title|id=tt11301940}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | [[Category:Indian drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]] | |||
[[Category:2022 drama films]] | |||
[[Category:2022 films]] | |||
[[Category:Windows Production films]] | |||
{{Bengali-film-stub}} | {{Bengali-film-stub}} | ||
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| Directed by | Kaushik Ganguly |
| Produced by | Nandita Roy Shiboprosad Mukherjee |
| Starring | Ujaan Ganguly Ritwika Pal Purab Seal Acharya |
| Music by | Prabuddha Banerjee |
| Cinematography | Gopi Bhagat |
| Edited by | Subhajit Singha |
Production company | Windows Production |
| Distributed by | Windows Production |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Lokkhi Chele (transl. Good boy) is a 2022 Indian Bengali language action socio-drama film written and directed by Kaushik Ganguly.[1] The film is produced by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee under the banner of Windows Production.[2] The film stars Ujaan Ganguly as the protagonist.
Plot[edit | edit source]
A specially abled child with four arms is born to a lower caste family in the remote village of Hijalganj. The villagers, filled with religious superstitions, believe her to be the incarnation of Goddess Laxmi. The upper class elites of the village begin using her for their selfish monetary reasons.
Amir Hussain, Gayatri Chatterjee and Shibnath Dutta, three junior doctors from Kolkata, come across the child. They realize that, if not treated immediately, the child would not survive. However, the child's family refuse to believe their words and threaten them with dire consequences if they try to take away the child for treatment. Left with no other option, the trio steal the child with the help of her mother and take her to Kolkata with them.
With help from their teacher Dr. Mitali Sen, her estranged IAS officer husband Rwitobroto Sen, news reporter Joy Mitra and Amir's lawyer father Anwar Hussain, the trio manage to get the child treated successfully at a hospital in Bhubaneswar. However, when they try to return the child, none of the villagers, except the child's mother, agree to accept her as their own. While Gayatri and Shib manage to flee with the child, Amir is caught by the local politician and his goons. They badly beat him, to the point that he is left paralyzed and his brain is damaged.
The movie shifts to a few years later. Everyone is celebrating Amir's birthday. It is shown that Laxmi has been adopted by Mitali's house-help Gopa. The movie ends on an emotional note with Amir, wheelchair-ridden and unable to speak, affectionately holding Laxmi's hand.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Ujaan Ganguly as Amir Hussain [3]
- Ritwika Pal as Gayatri Chatterjee
- Purab Seal Acharya as Shibnath Dutta
- Indrasish Roy as Rajat Narayan Ray
- Pradip Bhattacharya as Haren Khuro
- Ambarish Bhattacharya as Joy Mitra
- Churni Ganguly as Dr. Mitali Sen
- Babul Supriyo as Rwitobroto Sen
- Manosree Biswas as Gopa
- Joydip Mukherjee as Anwar Hussain, Amir's father
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Lokkhi Chele | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Prabuddha Banerjee | |
| Released | 2022[4] |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 10:43 |
| Language | Bengali |
| Label | Windows Production |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lokkhi Chhele" | Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Haar Na Manar Gaan" | Timir Biswas, Anasmita Ghosh, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Debolina Sinha Ray, Disha Roy | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Kalo Jole Kuchla Tole" | Ujaan Ganguly, Purab Seal Acharya | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 10:43 | ||
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was released theatrically on 26 August 2022.[5]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film received critical acclaim. In OTTplay, Shamayita Chakraborty wrote, "Lokhi Chele is a must-watch. Besides the issue that the film deals with, its treatment, violence, disturbance and subtle non-linear storytelling are something that we have not seen in Bengali films for a while. There are problems in the film and yet we must encourage our friends, family members and colleagues to watch it just for the sake of the issue it deals with. Lokkhi Chele is an unsettling film that should be watched and rewatched until we see an end to the dark reality of superstitions in India".[6] Aritra Banerjee from Film Companion stated "It is an entertaining film, it is a very engaging film. At the same time, it is a very honest film", praising the film's screenplay, acting performances, cinematography and editing. The Indian Express gave a mixed review: "It tries to critique religious dogmatism but its ambitions are marred because of an almost amateurish screenplay".[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ganguly, Ruman. "Kaushik Ganguly all set to direct his son in next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ BookMyShow. "Lokkhi Chhele Movie (2020) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in". BookMyShow. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ↑ Ghosh, Sankha. "Ujaan speaks on his character in 'Lokkhi Chhele' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "Lokkhi Chhele – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 2022.
- ↑ "বাবা কৌশিক গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়ের পরিচালনায় নায়ক উজান, কবে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে 'লক্ষ্মী ছেলে'?". sangbadpratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "Lokkhi Chele review: Kaushik Ganguly creates a deeply disturbing saga that holds a mirror up to society".
- ↑ Premankur Biswas (August 29, 2022 ) Lokkhi Chele review: A promising concept marred by amateurish writing. Indian Express.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Lokkhi Chele on IMDb
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