Top 10 Bengali Films Directed By Suman Ghosh

Suman Ghosh Suman Ghosh was born in 1972. He is a Film Directo >> Read More... is a film director and an economics professor at Florida Atlantic University. He was born in 1972. He completed his education from Presidency College, Calcutta, then Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. He won several National awards for his work in the film industry. Here is a list of Bengali films directed by him.

1. Podokkhep

The film Podokkhep is about the truth of love. The film is inspired by a quote by Graham Greene Graham Greene was born on 2nd of October, in the y >> Read More... . It is about a bond between a five-year-old girl and an older man. They become good friends after his retirement. It depicts that, in the end, the only love that lasts which has acceptance, sacrifice, and understanding. It was released in 2006. It also shows that companionship is the deepest desire. Suman Ghosh won the Best Feature Film in Bengali Award in 2006 at the National Film Awards The National Film Awards gets presented every year >> Read More... of India.

2. Dwando

The film Dwando is inspired by Decalogue II by Krzysztof Kieslowski. Anik and Sudipta have been married for ten years. They do not have any children. Their marriage is turning cold. Anik goes to the office. During that time, Sudipta gets attracted to an NRI, Rana, who is a young man. Her husband suspects her. One day the couple finds that Anik is suffering from a brain tumor. He is under the treatment of Dr. Ashok Mukherjee Ashok Mukherjee is a veteran Indian entertainer wh >> Read More... . His health deteriorates. Now Sudipta is in confusion because she loves both men. One day she goes to the doctor to know her husband’s health condition and chances of survival. This will depend on what step she should take next.

3. Nobel Chor

The film Nobel Chor is about Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore was the first recipient of the Nobel Prize for Asia. From Shantiniketan, West Bengal, on 24 March 2004, his Nobel Medal was stolen. Now it being of national importance, a search was done to find the thief and recover the medal. In 2010, CBI closed the case as it was not found. The film shows a fictional story for this case. Bhanu is a poor farmer. He gets involved in the case. He wants to improve his own life and develop his village. He wants to sell the prize.

4. Kadambari

The film Kadambari is the biopic of Kadambari Devi. She was the sister-in-law of Rabindranath Tagore. She was the wife of Debendranath Tagore. He was Rabindranath’s elder brother. She comes to Jorasanko Thakur Bari. At that time, Rabi Thakur was seven years old, and she was nine years old. They both became friends, and they used to play together. He was inspired by him to write poems and songs. He married Mrinalini Devi in 1883. Then Kadambari committed suicide four months later. The film shows Kadambari and Rabindranath's relationship.

5. Basu Poribar

The film Basu Poribar is adapted from the short story, The Dead, written by James Joyce. Pranabendu and Monjari celebrate their 50th anniversary. Komolini is their ancestral home. They invite all their friends and relatives. Everyone is busy and enjoying the party. Tublu is isolated. Something related to the house haunts him. Slowly, the surrounding becomes complex. Everyone's personal lives get involved. Pranab is aristrocatic. This film shows the social difference among people and how it affects their lives.

6. Searching For Happiness

The film Searching For Happiness is about a four-year-old little girl. She tries to find happiness on the streets of the city of joy, Kolkata. It was released in 2021. Here several people of different ages are shown searching for their form of happiness. A sweeper is looking for work under the 100-daywork policy. A beautician travels from Bandel to her beauty parlor in the city. The common base is that all people from different social statuses and various work background run for basic survival.

7. Kabuliwala

The film Kabuliwala is adapted from the short story of the same name, written by Rabindranath Tagore. A man named Rahmat comes from Afghanistan to India every year to sell dry fruits. He comes to Bengal for his business. He meets Mini. She is a little girl. Her father is a writer. Rahmat feels an instant connection to her. She resembles his daughter. One day he gets a letter that his daughter is sick. Before leaving, he fought with a man named Jayanta regarding his business. Now he is imprisoned. When he returns after ten years, he sees Mini grown up. She does not recognize him now.

8. Mi Amore

The film Mi Amore is about love. Riju is a middle-class man. He works at a bank. He believes that love and faith is the main element of forming a family. One day, his colleagues suggested an app. It is a dating app that allows people to meet the unknown. He wants to meet unknown women. Riju and Sree are in their 30s. They live in Miami. Now they want to spice up their lives.

9. Peace Haven

The film Peace Haven is about the lives of older people. Three friends are in their 70s. They want to build a mortuary for themselves. They discover the purpose of life from death. An older man dies. His son lives in the US. He could not visit his father’s funeral. His friend decides to perform the last rites. This breaks the Hindu traditions. The dead older man’s three friends are Sukumar, Prabhat, and Achyut. Even their children are abroad. Now they are tensed who about will perform their last rites after their death.

10. Shyamal Uncle Turns Off The Light

The film Shyamal Uncle Turns Off The Light is about an eighty-year-old man named Shayamal. He has retired and lives with his wife in Paikpara, Kolkata. He sees that the street light in his locality remains turned on every day, even on the day. He wants to take action to solve the problem. He goes to the local political leaders, local people, the electricity department, and the police station. But no one is bothered. The film shows the importance of electricity.