Baghini Film Review
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Baghini Film Review
It appears to be the year of biopics as another intriguing film has entered the conversation after the Election Commission's decision regarding PM Narendra Modi. Titled "Baghini: Bengal Tigress," this Bengali film directed by Nehal Dutta is set to release on 3rd May. The film's trailer evokes memories of Mamata Banerjee during her peak years.
The trailer of "Baghini: Bengal Tigress" follows the journey of a young and fearless girl who enters the world of politics to support the marginalized and landless farmers as well as laborers in Bengal. With glimpses of the struggles in Singur and Nandigram in 2008 and 2007 respectively, the film appears to mirror the career trajectory of the current Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee.
The mention of the call to 'pariborton' (change) is also a popular slogan issued by the now chief minister during her rallies.
However, the makers have denied the film being a biopic on Banerjee. In a quote to Scroll.in, producer Pinki Paul Mandal said, "Why do we need to take names? The name is not important but the message is — that an ordinary woman with vision and grit can overcome obstacles and make something of her life."
The life of Banerjee is tracked through three stages, with Ruma Chakraborty playing the leader in the final stage. Chakraborty has played Banerjee in several stage productions and jatras across the state of West Bengal.
The film is scheduled to release on 3 May, during the ongoing voting process for the general elections. The final voting dates in West Bengal are 7 May and 12 May.
Earlier, the Election Commission declared a stay on the biopic on prime minister Narendra Modi, PM Narendra Modi by Omung Kumar B, citing that the film 'disturbs level playing field' that the model code of conduct attempts to maintain during the election.
The film ran into several issues with petitions filed in the Bombay and Delhi high courts, as well as the Supreme Court. However, the court passed on the responsibility to the Election Commission to decide on the validity of the charges that the film violates the model code of conduct.
It remains to be seen if the opposition gears up another complaint against Baghini: Bengal Tigress on the same grounds.