Utshob

I never thought I would be lucky enough to watch a film like this in 2025. I didn't feel dull at all for a single moment while watching the film. I felt like I was somewhere in the story.

So biased by the acting of Zahid Hasan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Sadia Ayman and Afsana Mimi. The choice of words, dialogues, moments, cinematography are all on point. There was no single flaw. Many thanks to Tanim Noor for making such a film. Making Hollywood-style films also requires talent, which not everyone has. If he makes more such films, it won't take long to make history. Also, this can be a message for our generation that cinema is not just about action and and ripping heads off or copycats, sometimes you need to vent through laughter and tears and intimacy.

I think every diplomatic and open-minded person who wants to find themselves in a new way should watch this film. I really liked it.

What a beautiful Bengali film! Zahid Hasan and Afsana Mimi instantly swept me into a wave of 90s nostalgia. And Soumya and Sadia (yes, I had to Google their names!) were such a breath of fresh air. Their raw, honest portrayals took me right back to the simpler days of VCRs and innocent first love.

The highlight of the movie, however, was undoubtedly Zahid Hasan's acting (unpretentious & brilliant), the humorous dialogues that never fell flat, & pretty much the overall screenplay itself! The ensemble cast also kept things interesting at all times!

Went in without any expectations, came out having the best time with my daughter! She, who has never seen Bengali movies before, couldnt stop gushing over what a wonderful time she had! Well done to the Makers - for drawing us back to the theatres with such good content!

This is a quite decently done film adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol". Kudos to the script writing team for adapting the story in such a mannner that incorporated the cultural shifts in a believable & convincing way. With mosly quite popular & familiar faces, the casting was great for a Bangladeshi film where Zahid Hasan on the lead perfectly cast as the cold-hearted miser, Jahangir Scrooge [😁]. Both Soumya Joyti & Sadia Ayman maintained a warm screen presence through their moving performances in their respective roles. Absolutely loved those little emotional punches near the end that the director, Tanim Noor orchestrated pretty nicely. As it exceeded my expectations, I'll surely look forward to check out his future projects.

Zahid Hasan owns it all. The way he slipped in to the character of Jahangir is a testament of his acting caliber. For the new generation who didn't have much opportunities to enjoy his work, this will work as a great way to explore his journey.

This movie will offer you a roller coaster ride of emotions. Love, laughter, and the warmth of relations have been discussed in a very suttle way. People will have the chance to revisit the 90s decades emotion. All the major characters have been played by extremely talented actors and actresses. Roasting their own works adds different spices from time to time.

A bit of glitches here and there but you can ignore them. A great one to watch with your family. Recommended!

How to describe utshob? Let's say, this is a piece that brings silence. That let us stop our time for a moment. Let us pause for a moment, review our own lives, and rethink our own choices. Utshob is not just a movie; it was an experience. When I was in the hall, I was not just watching the movie. I was shuffling through my memories, the choices I made on my own life, the regret I left behind. What could I have done differently in my life? What could have changed? What could have been made better? Would it shift things differently? It would take you down through your memory lens. It fills you with regret and perhaps leaves a bittersweet taste in your mind.

But the movie answers the question itself. Once, one of my friends said, "The best part of loving someone is letting them go." Like Jahangir in this movie, holding onto his past, his memories, his losses, and perhaps love for his ex-wife, Jasmine. The movie gave a complete experience through Jahangir's decision to let it go and live in the present. He was perhaps a flawed character, a person with limitations, but that made his character meaningful, more humane. He is perhaps just like all of us.

The best part of Utshob is perhaps its ability to stir up our minds. I have seen people leaving the hall while crying. They were of all ages. Whether it was empathy towards the movie or themselves is a question to ask.

I will recommend this movie. Watch it.