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| The film depicts the falling relationship between a son and his aged ailing parents. Sharadindu's son Indranil works in a multi national company. With a high income, he lives a life of luxury away from his parents. But he is reluctant to provide money for his mother's deteriorating health treatments. When Saradindu goes to ask for money, every time he humiliates his father and denies to give any financial assistance. Hurt, in agony and rage, Saradindu filed a complaint against his son, on the grounds of ill-treatment of old parents. | The film depicts the falling relationship between a son and his aged ailing parents. Sharadindu's son Indranil is a self-centered man works in a multi national company. With a high income, he lives a life of luxury with his wife Riya, away from his parents. But he is reluctant to provide money for his mother's deteriorating health treatments. When Saradindu goes to ask for money, every time he humiliates his father and denies to give any financial assistance. Hurt, in agony and rage, Saradindu filed a complaint against his son, on the grounds of ill-treatment of old parents. Indrani fights the case for Sharadindu against Kharaj, Indranil's lawyer. | ||
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2024 film
| Shontaan | |
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| Directed by | Raj Chakraborty |
| Screenplay by | Sreejib Additional screenplay: Anuja Chattopadhyay Soumyabrata Rakshit |
| Story by | Sreejib |
| Produced by | SVF |
| Starring | Mithun Chakraborty Anashua Majumdar Ritwick Chakraborty Subhashree Ganguly Kharaj Mukherjee |
| Cinematography | Manas Ganguly |
| Edited by | MD. Kalam |
| Music by | Songs: Jeet Ganguli Background score: Amit Chaterjee |
| Distributed by | SVF |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Shontaan is a 2024 Indian Bengali-language courtroom drama film directed by Raj Chakraborty and written by Sreejib. Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of SVF, the film features Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick Chakraborty, Anashua Majumdar and Subhasree Ganguly in the lead roles. It was released in the theatres on 20 December 2024, on the eve of Christmas.
Plot
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The film depicts the falling relationship between a son and his aged ailing parents. Sharadindu's son Indranil is a self-centered man works in a multi national company. With a high income, he lives a life of luxury with his wife Riya, away from his parents. But he is reluctant to provide money for his mother's deteriorating health treatments. When Saradindu goes to ask for money, every time he humiliates his father and denies to give any financial assistance. Hurt, in agony and rage, Saradindu filed a complaint against his son, on the grounds of ill-treatment of old parents. Indrani fights the case for Sharadindu against Kharaj, Indranil's lawyer.
Cast
- Mithun Chakraborty as Saradindu Bose
- Anashua Majumdar as Mala, Saradindu's wife
- Ritwick Chakraborty as Indranil, Saradindu and Mala's son
- Subhasree Ganguly as Indrani Sen, Indranil's lawyer
- Kharaj Mukherjee as Saradindu's lawyer
- Sohini Sengupta as Lata, Mala's domestic help
- Biswajit Chakraborty
- Ahana Dutta as Ria Bose, Indranil's wife
Production
The first look poster was revealed on 31 October 2024, on the occasion of Kali Puja. The trailer was unveiled on 1 November 2024.
Release
Initially scheduled to release during Durga Puja festivities in 2024, it was delayed to release in the theatres on 20 December 2024.
Music
Reception
Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Shontaan is a good film with a strong moral standpoint that definitely leaves the audience with a message. It draws out quite long and could have been slightly tighter during the second half, but solid moments of emotional drama compensate for that." She praised the music, background score and the performance of the whole cast, specially Mithun and Anashua.
Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and noted "With Shontaan, Raj Chakrabarty delivers a family drama that stays with you even after you have left the hall. It takes the well-worn premise of a parent suing their child over charges of neglect but packs in all the right emotions to tug at the heartstrings." Although he mentioned the first half to be draggy and melodramatic with a rushed climax and preachy tone, he praised the acting of the whole cast, specially Mithun, Anashua, Ritwick and Subhasree.
Ranita Goswami of the Hindustan Times rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and opined "Even though the film is based on an old story palette, Raj's storytelling accompanied by the actors' remarkable acting makes this film a family entertainer." She particularly applauded Mithun's seasoned acting besides praising Anashua, Kharaj, Subhasree and Ritwick for their acting skills.
Akash Misra of Sangbad Pratidin reviewed the film and wrote "The film is a mirror to the reality of our present society. Even after coming out from the theatres after all the tears shedding, it will leave a deep longing impact on the viewers." He also praised the acting acumen of Mithun and Ritwick.
Amay Deb Roy of Anandabazar Patrika rated the film 8/10 stars and highlighted "Although the film is based on the old "chanch" of emotional drift and family drama, Raj Chakroborty's direction and storytelling is what that makes this simple story look astounding." He also praised Mithun, Anushua, Ritwick, Subhasree and Kharaj for their seamless acting.
Snigdha Dey of Aajkal reviewed the film and opined "In an unequal fight between the father and his son, "Shontaan" will have a special place in the inner core of our heart. This film will surely force all the parents and children to rethink their relationship and the bond which they share." Besides, she praised Mithun, Ritwick and Anashua for their intensive emotional portrayal and also applauded Subhasree for playing a different role.
References
- "The story of abandonment and its aftermath; Mithun Chakraborty starrer 'Shontaan' unveils its first trailer". The Times of India. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- Niyogi, Agnivo (2 November 2024). "Shontaan trailer: A film about family bonds and sacrifice starring Mithun Chakraborty". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- "Mithun-starrer Bengali film 'Shontaan' to be released in December". The Times of India. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- "Mithun-starrer Bengali film 'Shontaan' to be released in December". Deccan Herald. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- Ganguly, Ruman (31 October 2024). "Poster of "Shontaan" revealed". Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- Samadder, Tulika (1 November 2024). "Shontaan: বৃদ্ধ বাবা-মাকে দেখে না ছেলে! মিঠুনের হয়ে মামলা লড়বে শুভশ্রী, বিপাকে ঋত্বিক, সন্তানের ট্রেলার, পরিচালনায় রাজ". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- Ghatak, Anuska (2024-09-11). "SVF's Pujo Release Uncertain: Mithun Chakraborty's 'Santan' Delayed Amidst RG Scandal". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- "In images: Premiere of Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan starring Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick, Subhashree | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management". India Blooms. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- "Shontaan Movie Review : Mithun-Ritwik clash in this sentimental drama is worth watching". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- Niyogi, Agnivo (23 December 2024). "Shontaan: Mithun and Ritwick Chakraborty clash in court in Raj Chakrabarty's family drama". The Telegraph. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- Goswami, Ranita (21 December 2024). "Shontaan Review: পথভ্রষ্ট 'সন্তান'দের গালে ঠাস করে একটা চড়! চোখের জলে হল ছাড়লেন অভিভাবকরা, কেমন হল রাজের ছবি?". Hindustan Times (in Bengali).
- Misra, Akash (20 December 2024). "মিঠুন-ঋত্বিক জুটির দাপুটে অভিনয়, আয়নার সামনে দাঁড় করিয়ে দেয় রাজের 'সন্তান', পড়ুন রিভিউ". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- রায়, অময় দেব (19 December 2024). "দশকের পর দশক বাংলা ছবিতে এসেছে 'সন্তান'-এর চেনা গল্প, রাজ নাটক ধরে রাখেন কথন ভঙ্গিতে". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- Dey, Snigdha (18 December 2024). "চক্রবর্তী ভার্সেস চক্রবর্তীর লড়াই, মিঠুন-ঋত্বিকের অসম দ্বন্দেই পাশ রাজের 'সন্তান'". Aajkal (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 December 2024.