FLOWER STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE
As dawn breaks over the Hooghly River, the Howrah Flower Market awakens in a burst of colors and fragrances. But beneath this vibrant spectacle lies a world of relentless toil, quiet sacrifices, and unfulfilled dreams. Phulera Bachte Chay delves into the lives of those who make this market thrive—a tea seller serving the weary, a flower vendor fighting for every sale, and a laborer carrying the weight of blossoms that symbolize celebration for others but hardship for him.
Every steaming cup of tea poured is a struggle against time and exhaustion. Every flower sold is a battle for survival in a market where competition is fierce and profits are uncertain. Every sack of blooms lifted is a reminder of the unseen hands that sustain the beauty admired by many. Their days begin before the city stirs, and their work continues long after the last flowers are sold, yet their struggles remain hidden behind the market’s dazzling facade.
Through their intertwined experiences, this documentary captures the essence of survival in a place where life blooms and wilts in a never-ending cycle. Phulera Bachte Chay is not just about a marketplace—it is about the people who live within its shadows, carrying dreams as fragile yet enduring as the flowers they sell.
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Mohandeep GhoshDirector
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Mohandeep GhoshWriter
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Mohandeep GhoshProducer
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Project Title (Original Language):ফুলেরা বাঁচতে চায়
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Project Type:Documentary, Student
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Runtime:6 minutes 14 seconds
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Completion Date:January 1, 2025
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Production Budget:0 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:D
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Swami Vivekananda Institute
Mohandeep Ghsoh is a passionate documentary filmmaker and cinematographer dedicated to capturing untold human stories through immersive visual storytelling. With a deep-rooted interest in social issues, culture, and everyday struggles, Mohandeep has developed a distinct filmmaking style that blends realism with emotional depth.
Their body of work includes multiple short documentaries, exploring themes such as marginalized communities, labor struggles, and cultural heritage. Notably, their latest documentary, Phulera Bachte Chay, sheds light on the lives of workers in the Howrah Flower Market, offering an intimate portrayal of resilience amidst hardship.
Mohandeep's work has been recognized in various film festivals, with selections at prestigious documentary and independent film platforms. Their previous projects have delved into subjects like autism awareness, urban poverty, and traditional craftsmanship, each contributing to important social conversations.
Through a commitment to authenticity and visually compelling narratives, Mohandeep continues to push the boundaries of docu
Documentary filmmaking, for me, is not just about capturing reality—it’s about revealing the unseen, giving voice to the unheard, and finding beauty in struggle. Phulera Bachte Chay is an exploration of resilience within the Howrah Flower Market, where life blooms in colors yet remains weighed down by invisible hardships.
This documentary is deeply personal. It is a reflection on the lives that sustain a marketplace known for its splendor but rarely recognized for its struggles. The tea seller, the flower vendor, and the laborer each represent countless others who wake up before the city stirs and work tirelessly to make a living. Their stories are raw, intimate, and profoundly human.
With Phulera Bachte Chay, I wanted to go beyond the visual grandeur of the market and delve into the silent battles fought behind the petals. It is an attempt to capture their hopes, fears, and unrelenting spirit—elements that often get lost amidst the fragrance of fresh flowers.
Through this film, I hope to remind audiences that every flower sold carries a story, every laboring hand holds a dream, and behind every bustling market lies a world of quiet endurance. My goal is to create a space for empathy, to make these lives visible, and to inspire conversations about the unseen workforce that keeps our cities alive.