The Diary of West Bengal movie directed by Sanoj Mishra, was released on August 30, 2024 in Theatre.
| Directed by | Sanoj Mishra |
| Produced by | Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi (Waseem Rizvi) |
| Written by | Sanoj Mishra |
| Release date | August 30, 2024 |
| Genre | Crime | Drama |
| Runtime | 2 hours 16 minutes |
Plot Overview:
“The Diary of West Bengal” is a political drama set against the backdrop of the 1971 Bangladesh genocide. The movie follows the harrowing journey of Suhasini, a Hindu widow whose life was upheaved due to the genocide. Suhasini joined the group of ‘widowed and destitute’ women of Bangladesh that was traveling to Bengal.
It was a dangerous journey, during which most of her travel companions died before reaching their destination. Immediately after arriving in Kolkata, West Bengal, Suhasini became a victim of violent religious persecution and exploitation, portrayed in the movie as part of the political context.
Themes and Controversies:
The movie tackles sensitive issues such as the illegal infiltration of Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis, in addition to the “love jihad” concept. The themes have raised a countrywide storm of controversy whereby critics view the film as defaming Bengal and Islam. The film’s director, Sanoj Mishra, has been facing legal challenges and even personal threats to such an extent that he has temporarily shifted out for safety.
Production and Music:
The music of the film is by A. R. Datta, while the lyrics are by Kundan Vidyarthi and Sameer Shashtri. The movie will be a very intense tale, as is evinced by the cinematography by Satyapal Singh and editing by Ranjeet Prasad.
Reception:
The guts of “The Diary of West Bengal” is in the narrative itself and controversies associated with its release. The film deals with events of history and their repercussions as continue to daunt contemporary society. It’s a decent addition to Indian cinema that evokes critical thinking.