Bonbibi - Widows of the wild
SYNOPSIS: BONBIBI – WIDOWS OF THE WILD
WHEN A BRITISH FAMILY COMES TO SET UP A SCHOOL IN A REMOTE VILLAGE OF THE SUNDARBANS, JAHANGIR UNLEASHES A BRUTAL ATTACK ON THEM. WHEN A WIDOW IS ABUSED BY AN OFFICER, JAHANGIR SEEKS REVENGE. LOCAL MAFIA JAHANGIR IS THE MORAL POLICE AND PROTECTOR OF THE LAND. FEARED BY ALL LIKE THE MYTHICAL CHARACTER DAKSHIN RAY, JAHANGIR DETESTS BREECHING OF RULES. ONE STRICT RULE OF THE LAND IS THAT WIDOWS CAN'T REMARRY. WHEN RESHAM (A TIGER VICTIM WIDOW), FALLS FOR A MUSICIAN HIMON, WILL JAHANGIR ALLOW IT? WILL THE WOMEN OF THE WIDOW COMMUNITY LET JAHANGIR DESTROY THE ASPIRATIONS OF RESHAM DUE TO HIS PREJUDICE? OR, LIKE GODDESS BONBIBI HERSELF, WILL THE WIDOWS UNITE TO FIGHT JAHANGIR TO PROTECT RESHAM'S DREAMS FROM THE RIGIDITY OF THIS WORLD?
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Rajdeep GhoshDirector
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Rohit DeyWriter
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Soumya NandiWriter
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Rana SarkarProducer
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Parno MittraKey Cast
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Arya DasguptaKey Cast
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Dibyendu BhattacharyaKey Cast
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:2 hours 19 seconds
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Completion Date:December 14, 2021
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Production Budget:108,774 USD
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Country of Origin:India
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Country of Filming:India
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Language:Bengali
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2:35
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
DIRECTOR’S PROFILE
Rajdeep Ghosh is an Indian film director and screenwriter with a passion for bringing engaging stories to the screen. Born into a Bengali family, Ghosh pursued his academic interests in Accountancy at Calcutta University, but his love for films and filmmaking drew him towards the film industry.
Ghosh made his directorial debut with the Indian Bengali language comedy film for children, "Kolkatar Harry" in 2022. The film was well-received and showcased his ability to create an entertaining and engaging story for younger audiences.
His second movie, "Bonbibi," is yet another testament to his creative vision and directorial skills.
With an impressive career spanning several years, Ghosh has worked as an associate director on many notable films, including "Laptop," "Shabdo," "C/O Sir," "Apur Panchali," "Khaad," "Chotoder Chobi," "Bastu Shaap," "Dhumketu," "Cinemawala," "The Eunuch and the Flute Player," "Bisorjon," "Chhaya O Chhobi," "Drishtikone," "Kishore Kumar Junior," "Tarikh," "Bijoya," "Jyeshthoputro," and "Black War: Mission Extreme 2." His vast experience in the industry has honed his skills as a director and provided him with a wealth of knowledge to bring to his own projects.
Ghosh's commitment to the craft is evident in his work and has earned him recognition from both the audience and the industry. As a director, he brings a fresh perspective and a unique voice to his films, showcasing his ability to create compelling stories that resonate with viewers. With a promising future ahead of him, Rajdeep Ghosh is undoubtedly a talent to watch in the Indian film industry.