Datta Film Review
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Datta Film Review
Datta, the Bengali film adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s literary masterpiece, brings the captivating character of Bijoya to life, a headstrong woman immortalized by the legendary actress Suchitra Sen. In a groundbreaking move, Rituparna Sengupta not only embodies the role of Bijoya but also takes on the role of producer for this film. Under the direction of the talented newcomer Nirmal Chakraborty, Datta remains faithful to the original storyline. However, one cannot help but wonder if this age-old tale will resonate with today's audience. Renowned screenwriter Sumit Banerjee has preserved much of the essence of the original novel, yet at times, it seems that the story fails to fully engage with modern viewers. In the present day, shouldn't we embrace new interpretations of popular stories? After all, we have witnessed numerous reimaginings of Shakespeare's plays and stories. These adaptations have stayed true to the core narrative while infusing elements of love against the backdrop of the 1920s and 1930s.
Without going into the story, the tenacity of Bijoya's character and her protest against the male-dominated arrogance, is the highlight of the story. Bijoya was a liberated and affluent Brahmo woman, who stood up against the feudal society, breaking steretypes. She was a woman who was much ahead of her time. Rituparna Sengupta, a versatile actress herself, has tried to embody the spirit of Bijoya, but Bijoya's personality and protest lacks that fervour. Her makeup was also not smooth throughout the film. Joy Sengupta has become Naren. The comedy twist of his performance was not much needed, because the character became a little too playful.
Saheb Chatterjee, in the role of Bilas, brought the villain rather well. Bishwanath Chakraborty has adapted the role of Rasbihari. But the character of Nalini (Devlina Kumar) should have been given a little more space in the script.
One standout aspect of this film that deserves high praise is the incredible background music composed by Joy Sarkar. Undeniably, the music serves as the backbone of the entire movie, enhancing every scene it accompanies. Not only is the utilization of Rabindra Sangeet more dramatically impactful than in its predecessor, but it also captivates the audience with its sheer beauty from the very beginning. Joy Sarkar has masterfully crafted an atmosphere that is both enchanting and mesmerizing through his music, leaving a profound and lasting impression on anyone who experiences it.