"B"uno Haansh Bengali Movie Review #BlogchatterA2Z

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Today, on the second day of the A to Z challenge, I am choosing the film Buno Haansh as the subject of my review. Directed by Anirudhha Roy Chowdhury (known for Pink), the film is based on a book by acclaimed author Samaresh Majumdar.

Synopsis  

Amal is a Bangladeshi migrant who works as a security guard in a shopping mall in Kolkata and struggles to make ends meet. His love interest is Sohag, a charming girl with artistic talent and eyes filled with dreams. At home, his mother and brother often create issues regarding their financial constraints, leaving his loving sister-in-law as his only source of comfort. A sudden encounter with an old friend leads Amal down a previously untrodden path—one of crime, secrecy, and risk. He becomes enmeshed in a dangerous world of smugglers and meets various notorious figures along the way. Initially motivated by greed and his friend Robin's constant push to make quick money, Amal eventually realizes he has become trapped in a treacherous world where honesty is irrelevant. His partner in crime, Rijula, joins him on this journey of betrayal.

Review and Significance  

Buno Haansh, which means "Wild Goose" in Bengali, serves as a compelling metaphor for the protagonist's pursuit of quick money. Despite facing numerous challenges, Amal's character remains honest until the end, only to be betrayed by those he trusted. The financial crisis at home, his love life, and personal aspirations lead him to this reckless path, only for him to ultimately understand that there are no shortcuts to success. 

The film has two notable strengths:

1. Dev's portrayal of Amal is authentic and touching. By this point, he had already gained a substantial following for his successful commercial films, yet Buno Haansh marked his serious acting debut, and he does not disappoint. His innocence and helplessness shine through in memorable scenes, such as when he sits by the banks of the Padma River, reflecting on his parents' struggles during their migration from Bangladesh to West Bengal. Casting him in the lead role was a significant risk for the director, as Dev had faced criticism for his acting skills beforehand, but it proved to be a worthwhile gamble.

2. The underbelly of major cities like Kolkata, Dhaka, Mumbai and Bangkok emerges as an important character in the film, perhaps even more significant than the human figures. These cities, laden with crime, money laundering, and betrayal, reveal the darker side of their seemingly glamorous and modern facades.

However, one of the film's shortcomings is its pacing. Although it starts strong with crime and chase sequences, it sometimes slows down and struggles to maintain balance amidst a large number of characters and a complex underworld narrative. A special mention must go to Sudipta Chakraborty for her performance as Amal's sister-in-law; she provides a sense of belonging and vulnerability for him in the midst of his turmoil. 

Overall, Buno Haansh can be described as an experimental film that passes with flying colours.


Release, Cast, Characters

Buno Haansh was released in 2014

Cast:

Dev as Amal

Srabanti Chatterjee as Sohag

Tanushree Chakraborty as Rijula

Sudipta Chakraborty as Amal's sister-in-law

Comments

  1. CRDApril 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM

    The plot seems very promising. Has something similar been made in the past? Asking because I know Bengali movies (at least the ones made during the 50s, 60s and 70s) have always been ahead of their time.

    Interesting read. All the best for the challenge.

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    1. Reubenna DuttaApril 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM

      Thanks for reading. This is based on a book, but I am not aware of any film with the same storyline.

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