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The Eunuch and the Flute Player

  • 2017
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Ritwick Chakraborty and Riddhi Sen in The Eunuch and the Flute Player (2017)
Nagarkirtan is a Bengali movie. The movie is directed by Kaushik Ganguly and featured Ritwick Chakraborty and Riddhi Sen as lead characters.
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The film stars Riddhi Sen as Parimal, a trans woman from rural Bengal, and Ritwick Chakraborty as Madhu, a flute player from the Kirtaniya town of Nabadwip.The film stars Riddhi Sen as Parimal, a trans woman from rural Bengal, and Ritwick Chakraborty as Madhu, a flute player from the Kirtaniya town of Nabadwip.The film stars Riddhi Sen as Parimal, a trans woman from rural Bengal, and Ritwick Chakraborty as Madhu, a flute player from the Kirtaniya town of Nabadwip.

  • Director
    • Kaushik Ganguly
  • Writer
    • Kaushik Ganguly
  • Stars
    • Riddhi Sen
    • Ritwick Chakraborty
    • Bidipta Chakraborty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    996
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kaushik Ganguly
    • Writer
      • Kaushik Ganguly
    • Stars
      • Riddhi Sen
      • Ritwick Chakraborty
      • Bidipta Chakraborty
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Riddhi Sen
    Riddhi Sen
    • Puti
    Ritwick Chakraborty
    Ritwick Chakraborty
    • Madhu
    Bidipta Chakraborty
    Kaushik Ganguly
    Kaushik Ganguly
    • Cameo
    Arun Guhatharkurta
    • Madhu's Father
    Shankari Mahato
    • Arati
    Sujan Mukherjee
    Sujan Mukherjee
    Manjula Poley
    • Madhu's Mother
    Indrasish Roy
    Indrasish Roy
    Kundan Saha
    • Gokul
    • Director
      • Kaushik Ganguly
    • Writer
      • Kaushik Ganguly
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    10rickpaul-30970

    Miss at your own Risk

    In the world full of cliché love stories, Kaushik Ganguly delivers a love story which doesn't remain an ordinary love story. I haven't seen such a movie in a decade or two. Ritwik Chakraborty and Riddhi Sen, who plays a transgender have put up a show which is beyond imagination. They have outdone their roles with so much ease. Every frame, every moment, every scene is directed so beautifully by Kaushik Ganguly. This will surely create a benchmark in the history of Indian cinema.

    In one word it's a Masterpiece. A movie which is beyond reviews and awards. If you haven't watched it yet, please do catch this movie ASAP, for Madhu and Puti will stay with you even after you've left the theatres.
    8SoumikBanerjee1996

    The Importance of this film has been immense!

    "Nagarkirtan" is affectionate, revolutionary & immanently shattering all at the same time. An unconventional story of love that knows no bounds. A daring narrative challenging the very foundation of Gender norms & Societal acceptance.

    Harnessing moral values underneath, the storyline consists of two human beings deeply in love with each other! Separating themselves from so called social criterion, in the name of Love. Kaushik Ganguly's poignancy in direction helps to craft an ethereal tale, sculpting inmost longings of an innocent soul. And a dithering young bloke, struggling to come to terms with his sexual preferences.

    Technically it's as good as it gets. With astutely conducted social commentary aside, Cinematography speaks volumes! The Soundscore deriving nuances from Kirtan; a recitation of chants or songs that express loving devotion to deities! Those Soulful notes gently tugging the heartstrings!

    When the performances are concerned, the name of 'Riddhi Sen' comes first. What an exemplary, awe-inspiring act; take a bow! Playing a Transgender character, in that tender age; audacious to say the least! He won the National Award for this role and I'm not surprised. Ritwick Chakraborty as the second lead plays his part with enough proficiency. Handily complimenting such arresting feat from Riddhi!

    Sad to say, for few of the notable lapses as per the backstories of these two lead go and a somewhat abridged annotation regarding the betterment of the LGBTQ community restrained me from giving the perfect mark here! Albeit I revere the importance of the message it delivers and the righteous value it bears!
    8Vask-gs

    Masterpiece

    This movie indeed deserves international awards. The way riddhi sen acted, i cannot Imagine better acting than this.
    9Sovik_Das

    Brilliant movie on an important topic

    Another superb movie by Koushik Ganguly demonstrating the presence of love beyond gender. Riddhi Sen was super in portraying the character of Puti and not to forget Ritwick, who was once again brilliant. Many things to learn from this movie and hopefully we will get more such movies from the brilliant director in the near future. Once again well done to the each and every film crew.
    10kumarsusanta

    Don't read any further

    Just leave now from here and watch it If I say anything then it will be spoiler

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2017 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Bengali
    • Also known as
      • Nagarkirtan
    • Production companies
      • Acropolis Entertainment
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      • Mojo Productions
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      • 1h 55m(115 min)
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