Guwahati Diaries

"Guwahati Diaries" is a contemporary Assamese film portraying ambitious life of Guwahatians. The film open up with stop motion like fast-paced shoot of glorious Guwahati city, and takes us on a journey of unexpected realisation of modern city life. Although the characters and affairs of the film are influenced by modernity, but somehow it lacked the depth while narrating the scene. The character of the musician played by Arghadeep Baruah, was seen striving for success, forgiveness and a personal identity. Likewise, the former stage-actor played by Urmila Mahanta, the housewife played by Barsha Rani Bishaya, and the corporate victim played by Naaz Sultana, somehow connected through thoughts and struggle of a male chauvinism. Stargazing the idea of a dream city and perspectives of the characters are hyped in few scenes, which left a grey spot in this vibrant display of lust, hope and ambition. Throughout the film, the character of Udy, played by Udayan Duarah kept igniting the flame of a common man with big goals, in a city like Guwahati. Wheres character of Ravi is crucial to understand the metamorphic human mind, that tends to seek ego in a relationship. This Assamese film could be differentiated from the rest with its culmination point, which seemed to start before interval. Guwahati Diaries attempted for an optimistic climax, with the rising suspense of societal dilemma and falling action of union and forgiveness between the characters. The film has also overexposed the usage of alcohol and/or cigarette, which reflects the dark side of mental agony or pressure. The symbolism of diaries is somehow brought up cleverly by the filmmaker, which makes it worth the watch.

Trigger Warnings for the film: Alcohol/Cigarette consumption, Suicidal, Domestic Violence, Inappropriate for children aged 13 or below.