Private Project

Unmarried Couples Not Allowed

In a desperate bid for privacy, a Hindu man and a Muslim woman seeking a romantic night together in suburban Kolkata face rejection from every lodging due to their unmarried status. Their last hope leads them to a dilapidated house owned by a brothel landlady, where their attempt at intimacy awakens malevolent spirits, thrusting them into a terrifying struggle for survival against both supernatural forces and societal norms.

  • Samman Roy
    Director
  • Samman Roy
    Writer
  • Samman Roy
    Producer
  • Soumya Majumdar
    Key Cast
    "Ashish Podder"
    The Exile
  • Keya Chakraborty
    Key Cast
    "Surekha Siddiqui"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Satirical Horror, Romance
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Language:
    Bengali
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Samman Roy

Samman Roy is an independent filmmaker from Kolkata, India, known for his innovative storytelling and unique artistic vision. Initially pursuing a stable career in IT, Samman followed his
passion for cinema by joining TVF (The Viral Fever), where he honed his skills in filmmaking. In 2017, he began producing his own short films, including AASTHA (2018), BEFORE THE RAINS
(2019), MAIL (2020) & WHEELS (2023), which gained recognition on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Addatimes, MovieSaints & Soleil Space for their nuanced and emotionally
resonant narratives.
Samman holds a Master’s in Film Studies from Jadavpur University and taught Media Sciences at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. His directorial portfolio spans various projects, including short films, music videos, corporate films, and the acclaimed feature film The Exile, which earned top recognition at the NFDC Film Bazaar 2023, cementing his reputation as a prominent voice in independent cinema.

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Director Statement

“Unmarried Couples Not Allowed” explores the intersection of societal taboos and supernatural
dread. It reflects on the constraints society imposes on relationships that defy traditional norms
like marriage, highlighting the lengths individuals will go to assert their desires and autonomy.
The story follows an inter-faith couple seeking privacy, set against the backdrop of a
dilapidated, haunted house symbolizing their rebellion and vulnerability. The supernatural
elements intensify the narrative, amplifying their fears and mirroring the societal judgment they
face. As the director, my aim was to provoke thought and discussion about the challenges
faced by couples who defy orthodox societal expectations - many hotels still refuse to give
unmarried couples room for rent, despite there being no legal provision to do so. The film
delves into the universal theme of love versus societal constraints, using horror as a metaphor
for the alienation and fear experienced by those outside conventional boundaries.