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{{Short description|Bengali film directed by Kaushik Ganguly}}
{{Short description|2022 Indian Bengali film directed by Kaushik Ganguly}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Lokkhi Chele
| name          = Lokkhi Chele
| image          = Lokkhi.jpg
| image          = Lokkhi.jpg
| director      = [[Kaushik Ganguly]]
| director      = [[Kaushik Ganguly]]
| producer      = [[Shiboprosad Mukherjee]] [[Nandita Roy]]
| producer      = [[Nandita Roy]] <br> [[Shiboprosad Mukherjee]]
| starring      = [[Ujaan Ganguly]]<br>[[Churni Ganguly]]
| 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        = [[Windows Production]]
| 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''''' ({{Trans|An angel's Kiss}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Bengali language]] [[Drama Film|drama film]] directed by [[Kaushik Ganguly]] and features [[Ujaan Ganguly]], [[Churni Ganguly]], [[Babul Supriyo]], [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] etc. 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?utm_source=FBLIKE&fbrefresh=1|access-date=2020-06-22|website=BookMyShow|language=en}}</ref> The film was scheduled to release in mid 2020, but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/who-is-ujaan-gangulys-favourite-director/articleshow/76031827.cms|title=Who is Ujaan Ganguly’s favourite director?|work=Times of India|date=27 May 2020|access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref>
'''''Lokkhi Chele''''' ({{Trans|Good boy}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Bengali language]] [[Drama (film and television)|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.
 
== Synopsis ==
The plot revolves around Amir Hussain, Shibnath Dutta and Gayatri Chatterjee, three young doctors who stood against the socio-religious dogmas and superstitions prevalent in the rural areas and is hell bent on bringing in a sea of changes among the villagers.<ref name=":122">{{Cite news |title=Ujaan Ganguly: 'Lokkhi Chhele' sheds light on the superstition and stigmas in rural India - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/ujaan-ganguly-lokkhi-chhele-sheds-light-on-the-superstition-and-stigmas-in-rural-india/articleshow/92668812.cms |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=The Times of India }}</ref>


== 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>
* [[Churni Ganguly]]
* Ritwika Pal as Gayatri Chatterjee
* [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]]
* Purab Seal Acharya as Shibnath Dutta
* [[Babul Supriyo]]
* [[Indrasish Roy]] as Rajat Narayan Ray
* Ritwika Pal
* Pradip Bhattacharya as Haren Khuro
* [[Indrasish Roy]]
* [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] as Joy Mitra
* Pradeep Bhattacharya
* [[Churni Ganguly]] as Dr. Mitali Sen
* Purab Shil Acharya
* [[Babul Supriyo]] as Rwitobroto Sen
* Manosree Biswas as Gopa
* [[Joydip Mukherjee]] as Anwar Hussain, Amir's father
 
==Soundtrack==
{{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}}
}}


== Synopsis ==
== Release ==
The film tells us a story about the life of a young doctor who stood against the social superstitions prevalent in the rural areas and is hell bent on bringing in a sea of changes among the villagers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ujaan speaks on his character in 'Lokkhi Chhele'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/ujaan-speaks-on-his-character-in-lokkhi-chhele/articleshow/73137639.cms|access-date=2020-06-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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 ==
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== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 22:22, 18 August 2023


Lokkhi Chele
File:Lokkhi.jpg
Directed byKaushik Ganguly
Produced byNandita Roy
Shiboprosad Mukherjee
StarringUjaan Ganguly
Ritwika Pal
Purab Seal Acharya
Music byPrabuddha Banerjee
CinematographyGopi Bhagat
Edited bySubhajit Singha
Production
company
Distributed byWindows Production
Release date
  • 26 August 2022 (2022-08-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

Lokkhi Chele (transl. Good boy) is a 2022 Indian Bengali language 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.

Synopsis[edit]

The plot revolves around Amir Hussain, Shibnath Dutta and Gayatri Chatterjee, three young doctors who stood against the socio-religious dogmas and superstitions prevalent in the rural areas and is hell bent on bringing in a sea of changes among the villagers.[3]

Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

Lokkhi Chele
Soundtrack album by
Prabuddha Banerjee
Released2022[5]
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length10:43
LanguageBengali
LabelWindows Production
Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Lokkhi Chhele"Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury3:16
2."Haar Na Manar Gaan"Timir Biswas, Anasmita Ghosh, Chandrika Bhattacharya, Debolina Sinha Ray, Disha Roy3:45
3."Kalo Jole Kuchla Tole"Ujaan Ganguly, Purab Seal Acharya3:42
Total length:10:43

Release[edit]

The film was released theatrically on 26 August 2022.[6]

Reception[edit]

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".[7] 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".[8]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Ganguly, Ruman. "Kaushik Ganguly all set to direct his son in next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. ↑ BookMyShow. "Lokkhi Chhele Movie (2020) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in". BookMyShow. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ujaan Ganguly: 'Lokkhi Chhele' sheds light on the superstition and stigmas in rural India - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  4. ↑ Ghosh, Sankha. "Ujaan speaks on his character in 'Lokkhi Chhele' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Lokkhi Chhele – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 2022.
  6. ↑ "বাবা কৌশিক গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়ের পরিচালনায় নায়ক উজান, কবে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে 'লক্ষ্মী ছেলে'?". sangbadpratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  7. ↑ "Lokkhi Chele review: Kaushik Ganguly creates a deeply disturbing saga that holds a mirror up to society".
  8. ↑ Premankur Biswas (August 29, 2022 ) Lokkhi Chele review: A promising concept marred by amateurish writing. Indian Express.

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