Chhotolok

I am still quite entranced by the series. The problem with adjectives is that they turn all praise or condemnation to an average, mediocre cliché, unless you have a great command of the language, which i don't have.

'Chhotolok' is supposedly a thriller , which it is, and much more. It's full of touching strains. While remaining well within the confines of the genre, it deals with caste issues, minority issues and such other bigotries in little touches, almost in a whispering manner. And all this hurts. The script, cinematography, acting and editing combine, again, not shouting, not protesting, just cinematically, to present a scene of massive waste.

Acting follows the same undertone and impact. But Daminee Benny Basu stands out. Sabitri stands out with her burden of caste discrimination, lonely fight and the resultant neurological subtle expressions, a touch of non-urban 's' and 'sh', and the 'sh' she considers repugnant, which is expressed in the scene when she beats up the CA. It comes out from deep down, from a series of humiliations. Kudos, kudos, all the way!

We expect more of this, Indranil, from you. Congrats!!!