Bhaimon Da

A very well-crafted tribute to Munin Barua and Assamese cinema. Loved the actors who played Zubeen Da, Jatin Da, and HBS. 👍👏💐

A journey through the great Assamese cinematic era. The movie, themed around giving opportunities to newcomers, is something for which I offer my sincere appreciation. I enjoyed the performances of the actors portraying Zubeen Da, Jatin Da, and HBS.

It was a journey through a significant period in Assamese cinema, effectively showcasing Munin Barua's commitment to providing opportunities for new talent. The transitions between plot points could have been smoother.

I hope Assamese cinema continues to flourish and achieve even greater success.

Bhaimon Da is a biographical film that chronicles the life of the legendary filmmaker Munin Baruah. The narrative begins with his youth and progresses through various stages of his life until his final days. While the film ambitiously attempts to cover his entire life, this broad scope leads to a disjointed storyline with several unnecessary scenes that could have been omitted for a more focused narrative.

The editing lacks finesse, and the screenplay could have benefited from tighter structuring. The film gains momentum with the entry of Zubeen Garg, adding some much-needed energy. However, the humor is sparse, and the story often jumps between events without clear transitions.

A more effective approach might have been to concentrate on a specific period of Munin Baruah's life, particularly starting from his first film, to provide a more in-depth exploration of his career. The initial portrayal of his early years seems superfluous and detracts from the core story.

Overall, Bhaimon Da is not a bad film, but it falls short of its potential due to its scattered focus and weak screenplay. A more concentrated narrative could have offered a more compelling tribute to Munin Baruah's legacy.

The film depicts the lives of not only Munin Barua but his whole family, wrapped in the craft of filmmaking. It's a little melodramatic, but it works fine.

I loved three performances in particular - the first being Samudragupta Dutta as Shiv Prasad Thakur. Every time he appeared on screen, his aura filled it. I'm not sure how accurate his portrayal is, but it perfectly reflected the presence of a commanding figure in Munin Barua's life. Then Geetartha Sarma steals the show as Manash 'Rijju' Barua, and Bonodip Sarma does true justice to his respective role.

The BGM, especially the flute piece, was emotional, and the songs do justice to the tone. The entire "Xur Bahini" and Jayanta Hazarika segment was very strong.

That said, the film does have some irregularities in editing and writing. It jumps too often between different scenes with completely different plots, making some points feel abrupt and unexplained. The costume design, while melodramatic, has a few noticeable flaws. The "Hiya Diya Niya" composition part felt cheesy and forced, along with a few scenes in the first half. Also, I missed seeing a few prominent people I was expecting to have a feature.

Overall, it's a very good attempt to pay tribute to perhaps the most visionary director of Assamese cinema. It's not a masterpiece or a perfect biopic, but it has certainly reached a level Assamese movies hadn't touched in a long time.

(PS: My first review on IMDb - wanted it to be for something special. I guess "Bhaimon Da" has filled that void.)

Bhaimon Da is the Journey of Munin Baruah The Renowned Assamese Filmmaker Whose Inspired The Assamese Film Industry, Munin Baruah Sir is The Reason Why Assamese Cinema is where it is now. The Film No wonder Makes his craft Look Mesmerizing, I would like to Give Honour to the casting Director. Brilliant casting of certain Characters. Everyone was filled with talent I won't be able to say a name of anyone who was average or gave no efforts to their Characters. Everyone was Amazing, The Film Somehow Managed To Capture The Assamese Period Very accurately And Beautifully. But these are The Only Things That were great the other aspects of the film Fall under Average Or Below Average Category. The screenplay Had the potential but it never reached it. The Writing was weak , People not familiar To Munin Baruah and Other Figures of The Assamese Film History Will Face some issue while Watching the movie, There are No "Proper" introduction of characters. It is very difficult for the viewers to Keep Up. Every 10 minutes a new character appears. See a Film Is A good film when filled with characters. But You have to know how to manage them, How to Give Each of them perfect Screentime. Bhaimon Da lacked this Thing Heavily and this is my biggest complaint, Bidurbhai is a great Example of This , Every character in Bidurbhai Had their Own Story , Scenes Perfectly Blend into the storyline, I am always impressed with Bidurbhai , I won't ignore the fact that Bhaimon Da is a Biopic Still I was Expecting More from The team , The Film lacked Many Cinematic Aspects, The Storyline at the end seemed Stretched , like " let's just somehow finish the film" I always Know what a pain is to Write a screenplay but It is a thing That lacked and as a Reviewer I Thought I should mention it. The Film is carried by The Assamese people's Sentiments and The Elderly's Never ending Respect for Munin Baruah Sir. Zubeen Garg has always been a larger than life figure and this movie tried to Make him More. I am a big fan of Zubeen Garg but His character was a Great Audience Magnet. For me at some point it looked like the storyline was going through Zubeen Not bhaimon Da , It went to the track again Although. They gave Zubeen Garg scenes to show his aura I remember a guy Mentioning to Munin Baruah Sir about the Crowd for Zubeen Garg in a dramatic way and with a Great Background Score , And Next scene Zubeen Garg takes an entry labelled Hero. These scenes were entirely for Zubeen Garg Da. The Film is absolutely Not Bad but Absolutely Not great , It comes in between but it is absolutely a one time watch or two , Your choice , The film is Fun and I have no hate for any crew member of this film or Munin Baruah Sir or Zubeen Garg , I Just Pointed out the Things. Thank you for reading My Long Review.

I recently watched the biopic "Bhaimon Daa", and I must say I had mixed feelings about the film. In this review, I will begin by highlighting the aspects I found impressive before moving on to the areas where I believe the film could have been better.

To begin with the positives, the character selection was fantastic, with the exception of Zubeen Garg, whose portrayal didn't quite resonate with me. On the other hand, Gunakar Deva Goswami, Bondip Sarmah, and the actor who played Riju (the son of Bhaimon Daa) delivered truly commendable performances. The cinematography was also a strong point-visually captivating and aesthetically pleasing.

However, the film had its shortcomings. Firstly, I found issues with the background music, especially in the first half. At several moments, I felt distracted by the music, which was more melodic than evocative. It failed to enhance the emotional depth or mood of those scenes, and frankly, it didn't help me connect with the time period the film was trying to portray. In contrast, the second half had a more theatrical and synchronised score that matched the visuals more effectively.

Secondly, I noticed inconsistencies in the costume design. For instance, the style of the "churidar" worn by Bhaimon Daa's sister at the beginning of the film did not seem appropriate for the era being depicted.

Thirdly, I found the editing somewhat immature. The film could have benefited greatly from a more refined and professional editing approach. Additionally, the selection of Assamese fonts used in the cast credits lacked polish. The duration of the supers (text information shown at the bottom) was so brief that it was almost impossible to read them in time.

Another area that could have been improved was the colour grading, which I found to be poor and inconsistent throughout the film. This inconsistency disrupted the visual harmony of the movie.

Furthermore, the dialogue delivery of some characters felt unnatural and carried a theatrical tone that didn't fit well with the scenes. This became especially evident when compared to the performance of Ashish Vidyarthi, whose dialogue delivery was natural and impactful. This is a critical aspect where the directors of Assamese films need to focus more closely, ensuring that delivery remains authentic and grounded.

Finally, I felt that the script lacked cohesion. It appeared fragmented at times and could have been smoother and more intact in terms of flow and structure.

These are my personal observations, and I fully acknowledge that others may have different perspectives. I appreciate and welcome any opposing views, as discussions around cinema always enrich the experience.

Thank you.