Mon Potongo
| Mon Potongo | |
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 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Rajdeep Paul Sarmistha Maiti |
| Written by | Rajdeep Paul Sarmistha Maiti |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Mon Potongo is a 2024 Bengali-language drama film directed and written by Rajdeep Paul and Sarmistha Maiti.[1] The film stars Subhankar Mohanta, Baishakhi Roy, Seema Biswas, Joy Sengupta, Tannistha Biswas, Anindita Ghosh and Amit Saha.[2][3]
Cast
[edit]- Subhankar Mohanta as Hasan
- Baishakhi Roy as Lokkhi
- Seema Biswas as Josna
- Joy Sengupta as Amitabha
- Tannistha Biswas as Rumi
- Anindita Ghosh as Pinky
- Amit Saha as Bapon
Plot
[edit]Mon Potongo follows Hasan and Lokkhi, two young labourers from different religious backgrounds who form a close bond while struggling with poverty and social tensions.
Reception
[edit]The film received positive reviews from several critics. Sangbad Pratidin praised its themes of dreams, hardship and life on the streets.[4]
The Wall praised the direction, performances of Subhankar Mohanta and Baishakhi Roy, cinematography, and the film's portrayal of marginalised people.[5] The Times of India, director Sarmistha Maiti described Mon Potongo as a story about desire and the pursuit of dreams beyond social identity.[6]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kolkata International Film Festival | Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Bengali Film[7] | Won |
| 2025 | Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Debut Male | Won |
| Best Debut Female[7] | Won | ||
| Best Film (Critics')[8] | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress (Critics')[8] | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ Ruman, Ganguly. "The trailer of Mon Potongo is out now". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Mon Potongo got CBFC certificate for its theatrical release". www.aajkaal.in (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Glimpses from the trailer launch of 'Mon Potongo'". IndulgExpress. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Mon Potongo film review". Sangbad Pratidin. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mon Potongo film review". The Wall. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ Ghosh, Sankha (16 November 2022). "Sarmistha Maiti: 'Mon Potongo' celebrates a desire that's maligning, destroying yet liberating". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 Ganguly, Dharitri (7 November 2024). "'Mon Potongo' trailer releases, exploring desires of humankind". Indulge. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Nominations For The Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025". Filmfare. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Mon Potongo at IMDb