The movie revolves around the life of a retired army officer, Major General Ashok (played by Prosenjit Chatterjee), who is diagnosed with a rare mental condition that makes him forget his past. As Ashok tries to recall his memories, he becomes obsessed with a young woman named Ria (played by Swara Bhaskar), who bears an uncanny resemblance to his deceased wife.
Beyond Cannes, the film was screened at several prestigious international venues, including: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Pacific Meridian Film Festival (Russia) Festival de Nuevo Cine (Montreal) Chatrak 2011 Bengali Movie Wiki
This unfinished building has become infested with giant, uncanny mushrooms ( chatrak ) that grow uncontrollably through the concrete cracks, releasing spores that affect the minds and health of those nearby. Simultaneously, Lakhinder meets and becomes entangled with a restless, enigmatic woman named (Paoli Dam), who is having an affair with the married Shonai. The movie revolves around the life of a
The narrative shifts between the rapidly developing "urban jungle" of Kolkata and a literal forest near the border. Rahul and Paoli embark on a journey to find Rahul's brother, who is rumored to have gone mad and lives in the trees. In the forest, the brother befriends a lost European soldier, creating a surreal parallel to the industrial chaos of the city. 2. Primary Cast and Crew Simultaneously, Lakhinder meets and becomes entangled with a