A game of tunes - or a clue to a hidden treasure? It's a journey of music and riddles! Watch the trailer of Tansener Tanpura.
A game of tunes - or a clue to a hidden treasure? It's a journey of music and riddles! Watch the trailer of Tansener Tanpura.
A game of tunes - or a clue to a hidden treasure? It's a journey of music and riddles! Watch the trailer of Tansener Tanpura.
A game of tunes - or a clue to a hidden treasure? It's a journey of music and riddles! Watch the trailer of Tansener Tanpura.
A game of tunes - or a clue to a hidden treasure? It's a journey of music and riddles! Watch the trailer of Tansener Tanpura.
Movies of Mrinal Sen
Punashcha
121 mins
1961
Drama
Difficulties erupt between a married couple when their relationship gets hit by societal pressures, norms, and dee-rooted patriarchy. Watch the national award-winning movie 'Punashcha' on hoichoi.
Chorus
112 mins
1974
Drama
"Chorus" explores the story of an organisation that offers 100 vacant positions and promises jobs to many people. What happens when the number of applicants is more than the jobs?
Calcutta 71
117 mins
1971
Social Drama
This is a series of stories from different periods representing the struggles of starvation, prostitution, smuggling, and colonial hangover against Bengal's economic destruction, famine, and unemployment. Watch the second installment of Mrinal Sen's Calcutta Trilogy only on hoichoi.
Kharij
91 mins
1982
Drama
Based on a novel by Ramapada Choudhury, directed by Mrinal Sen "Kharij" tells the tale of a young servant boy who is found dead due to medical negligence by his employers.
Ekdin Pratidin
87 mins
1980
Drama
Mrinal Sen earned the National Awards for Best Director and Best Feature Film for this movie which portrays the life of a middle-class family facing economic destruction when the family's sole breadwinner fails to return home one night.
Baishey Shravana (1960)
82 mins
1960
Drama
Set in a village that portrays the pain of poverty, famine, and joblessness ahead of World War II. Watch one of the cinematic masterpieces of Mrinal Sen.
Interview
80 mins
1971
Social Drama
A young man desperately tries to reach a job interview in Calcutta while the city is in the throes of a colonial hangover, middle-class trepidation, anti-establish sentiment, and unemployment. Watch the first installment of Mrinal Sen's Calcutta Trilogy only on hoichoi.
Akash Kusum
105 mins
1965
Drama
Ajay, a lower-middle-class fellow, pretends to be a successful businessman to win the affluent Monica's heart. The bluffs pile up in Ajay's quest for stature and social acceptability. How will this deception affect his life and his and Monica's relationship?
Movies of Tarun Majumdar
Palatak
133 mins
1963
Drama
A Bengali film about an adventurous man who leaves for a trip alone. He leaves behind his wife has some news to share. Watch the film online on hoichoi.
Bhalobasa Bhalobasa
139 mins
1985
Drama
Keya falls in love with Arup, the son of a famous deceased singer. However, the couple faces many obstacles when the girl's father decides to get her married to another man.
Nimantran
82 mins
1971
Drama
Two estranged lovers meet years later when both married and settled in their own lives. As old feelings are rekindled, will they take any steps to go against the social customs?
Shriman Prithviraj
108 mins
1973
Drama
Shriman Prithviraj is the story of Rasik, a mischievous boy, creates trouble at school and gets suspended, his father decides to get him married.
Kuheli
128 mins
1971
Horror
Shankar hires Sheba to look after his daughter, Ranu after her mother's death. However, things take a turn when Sheba discovers the presence of a supernatural force in the house.
Alor Pipasa
126 mins
1965
Drama
"Alor Pipasa" explores the story of Roshanbai, a dancer from a brothel, who hides her true identity to marry a Brahmin man. However, when he learns of her true identity, he abandons her.
Aagaman
153 mins
1988
Drama
"Aagaman" revolves around the love story of a simple village boy and a girl from a respectable family. Will they unite?
Amar Geeti
111 mins
1983
Musical Drama
Ramnidhi Gupta, popularly known as Nidhu Babu, introduced Tappa, a form of light north Indian classical music, in Bengali. Amar Geeti is based on the life and times of the spirited Nidhu Babu and how he gave birth to the famous 'Nidhu Babur Tappa', an integral part of Bengali music and culture.
Best of Bengali Classics
Jalsaghar
90 mins
1958
Musical
Biswambhar Roy, fond of music, spends his life in pursuit of prestige. However, when his self-made neighbour organises musical fests, he starts facing an economic crisis.
Nagarik
112 mins
1977
Mystery
The sole dream of Ramu and Uma to build a happy life together is burdened by a pile of obstacles on their way due to economic upheaval in post-partition India.
Aparajito
94 mins
1956
Drama
After the death of his father, Apu leaves his mother and goes to Kolkata to complete his education. His mother falls sick but she does not let the news reach him as it would affect his studies.
Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960)
118 mins
1960
Drama
Based on a social novel by Shaktipada Rajguru, the story revolves around Neeta, the beautiful daughter of a middle-class refugee from East Pakistan. Watch the masterpiece "Meghe Dhaka Tara" by the celluloid rebel - Ritwik Ghatak.
Abhijan
129 mins
1962
Drama
A taxi driver, Narsingh, attempts to reinvent his life by visiting his native place. However, things take a drastic turn when he gets involved in Sukhanram's smuggling and human trafficking business.
Chiriakhana
122 mins
1967
Detective
Based on the story by Saradindu Bandopadhyay, "Chiriakhana" explores the investigation of Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, when Dr Nishanth is murdered, he decides to probe into the case with the help of his close aide, Ajit.
Ashani Sanket
97 mins
1973
Drama
Gangacharan is a village Brahmin who teaches, organises religious events and tries to prevent epidemics. However, things get difficult with a raging war and an approaching famine.
Khudito Pashan
100 mins
1960
Drama
A Bengali film adapted from Tagore’s short story about a man who starts living in a haunted palace in a village. Watch the Soumitra Chatterjee film on hoichoi.
Jhinder Bondi
104 mins
1968
Drama
Based on The Prisoner of Zenda, "Jhinder Bondi" is the classic tale of the king of Jhind being replaced by a look-alike after the king’s evil brother makes him disappear.
Komal Gandhar
124 mins
1961
Drama
Ritwik Ghatak’s masterpiece, with a stellar cast, "Komal Gandhar" etches upon the struggle of art and artists in the changing society.
Apan Jan
146 mins
1968
Drama
A lonely widow comes to Kolkata with a man she believes to be her nephew. However, when she gets exploited, she moves out into the world of violence.
Ek Je Chhilo Desh
110 mins
1977
Comedy
"Ek Je Chhilo Desh" revolves around a scientist who accidentally finds a drug that can reveal an individual's past. However, when a few politicians fear their exposure, they plot to kill him.
Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha
132 mins
1998
Comedy
Raja Birchandra spends his time doing anything but protecting the treasure that is hidden below his palace. However, many of his villagers are sorely tempted to steal it.
Sare Chuattar
98 mins
1953
Comedy
The male boarders of Rajani Babu's Annapurna Boarding House in Kolkata lead a peaceful life until Romola, a young and beautiful woman, and her family move in as new residents.
Deya Neya
107 mins
1963
Musical
Prasanta, the son of a rich businessman, aspires to become a famous singer. However, when he leaves for Kolkata to fulfil his dreams, he falls in love with Sucharita.