Top 10 Bengali Movies That Taught Us The Language Of Love

The Bengali film industry has been able to make films highlighting the genre of Romance. From the legendary star Uttam Kumar to Jisshu Sengupta, many artists have tried their luck in this genre. Some of them have left prominent imprints, enriching the genre.

1. Ghare And Baire

Jishu Sengupta, and Koel Mallick, the protagonists, exhibit scintillating chemistry in this mesmerising motion picture. "Ghare And Baire" delves into a myriad of captivating themes, encompassing love, camaraderie, separation, unexpected turns, and comedic moments. The storyline revolves around Amit, a member of a musical group, who abandons his unrestrained aspirations to pursue a career in music in the vibrant city of Kolkata, consequently bidding farewell to his job in Mumbai. He daydreams about the moment when he can express his profound emotions to his dearest friend, Labanya. Nevertheless, his heart shatters as Labanya succumbs to societal pressures and agrees to an arranged marriage with a "Probashi Bangali." This heartbreaking turn of events leaves Amit devastated, as he had not anticipated such a predicament.

2. Harano Sur

The legendary romantic couple Suchitra Sen and Uttam Kumar are enough for moviegoers to book their tickets. Their charisma, their chemistry, all of it sums up an enjoyable experience for the viewers. In this movie, Uttam Kumar is portrayed as an amnesiac following a train accident and meets a doctor, a character played by Suchitra Sen. A bond of love and marriage ensues. However, Uttam Kumar soon recovered his lost memory after another accident, as per the movie. He is then shown to return to his old life, leaving Suchitra behind, but she visits Calcutta in search of her husband. Uttam fails to recognise her.

3. Mouchak

This film was released during the period when Uttam Kumar was intentionally passing on the spotlight to the younger generation. However, in ‘Mouchak’, despite a handsome Ranjit Mullick catching the limelight, Uttam Kumar still manages to create a more significant impression. The luminary actor showed us how one can make the audiences laugh even with a simple performance. Arabinda Mukherjee, who had previously delivered a brilliant masterpiece, 'Dhanni Meye', once again proved his mastery over this comedy genre.

4. Drishtikone

Drishtikone sees charismatic couple Rituparna Sengupta and Prosenjit Chatterjee return to celluloid after a two-year hiatus. The film revolves around lawyer Jiyan (played by Prosenjit) and his client Shrimati (played by Rituparna), who must keep in touch for years as the case drags on. This twisted love story depicts how their working relationship turns into a personal one over time. Chulni Ganguly plays Prosenjit's wife on screen. Gaurav Chakrabarti stars as a young lawyer, and director Kaushik Ganguly plays Rituparna's brother-in-law.

5. Bojhena Shey Bojhena

This movie incorporates the perfect mixture of fun, excitement, captivity, and, most of all, inspiration! The film is so different from other "commercial blockbusters" that it is a "cue of difference". You can actually "feel" each character's pain and emotions. According to the narration, there are mainly two couples, one played by Soham and Mimi Chakraborty and the other by Abir Chatterjee and Pael Sarkar. Full of wit, charm and cinematic charm, 'Bojhena Shey Bojhena' captivated audiences until the very end. Packed with genuinely great protagonists and supporting characters, the 2012 hit was sure to be a surprise gift for all moviegoers.

6. Baastu Shaap

With the perfect amount of drama and perfectly choreographed action, the thrilling thrill of "Bastu Sharp" will give you goosebumps. Director Kaushik Ganguly presented two cinematic visions in parallel. One explained the relationship between Parambrata and Raima, and he advanced the main storyline around Abir Chatterjee. The emotional tension and anxiety between Parambrata and Laima are masterfully managed and are a pleasure to watch. Besides wearing the director's hat, Ganguly himself played a crucial role in the film.

7. Titli

Rituparno Ghosh pays very meticulous attention to every detail and beautifully captures the essence of a simple, so-called happy family in an engaging story. In this film, Mithun Chakraborty is a famous movie star, and Konkona Sen Sharma plays his fanatical fan. Her admiration for her cinematic idol changes when she meets him in person. What makes the film special is its depiction of a complex mother-daughter relationship. Once we learn that the girl's mother (Aparna Sen) was actually her early idol's lover, the relationship is further amplified. The equation quickly changes when the sacred love represented by the fan-star relationship is put to the ultimate test.

8. Shwet Patharer Thala

In the post-independence setting of "Swet Patharer Thala," directed by Prabhat Roy, widow Vandana's predicament is discussed. The narrative also illustrates a change in how society thinks nowadays. Bandana, played by Aparna Sen, put on her greatest performance to date. We learn from "Swet Patharer Thala" just how challenging it is to improve the situation of women in general. Regardless of education or employment status, the situation is very same for all women. Rituparna Sengupta, Bhaskar Banerjee, Indrani Haldar, and Sabyasachi Chakraborty. Each was crucial to the success of this Bengali classic.

9. Saptapadi

Featuring Suchitra Sen, Uttam Kumar, Chhabi Biswas, and Chaya Debi, Saptapadi is a 1961 Indian Bengali romantic drama film directed by Ajoy Kar. Considered to be the romantic blockbuster of the timeless romance duo of Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen, it features mesmerising music direction and playback singing in which Sandhya Mukherjee sings Suchitra, and Hemanta Mukherjee sings Uttam. The plot revolves around how Krishnendu, aka Uttam Kumar, a medical student, falls in love with Rina Brown and converts to Christianity.

10. Nishi Padma

Nishi Padma, a 1970 Bengali drama film starring Uttam Kumar and Sabitri Chatterjee, was written and directed by Arabinda Mukhopadhyay and was based on the short story Hinger Kochuri by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. Sabitri Chatterjee's character Pushpa's uncle forcibly sells her to a Calcutta-based brothel. Ananda (Uttam Kumar), a depressed married guy, falls in love with her on her first night there and decides to pay her frequent visits. This film influenced the famous Bollywood movie 'Amar Prem' casting Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.