‘Bhagshesh’- an emotional tale of a stepmother

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word, “stepmother”? Evil? Wicked? Mean? Isn’t it?  More people know stepmothers as portrayed in fairy tales. It is extremely hard to get a break when you start off in a tough space.

Being a stepmother to her husband’s children has its own special challenges, not just a single day but throughout her life. It becomes extremely complicated when there is more than one female in the family who wants the attention of the same man. Not to mention the tension built between mothers, stepmothers, and daughters is something inexplicable. These facts are true. They are the harsh reality that many of the ladies face. This film is all about motherhood, relationships and most importantly friendship.

Director Rema Bose’s “Bhagshesh’”  is much similar and a true depiction of harsh reality. It is a biographical document of a mother Madhumanti and her journey in life’s unexpected turn of events. To reach out to the audience, the event was held in Press club on 25^th June, where the title music for ‘Bhagshesh’ was released. Several eminent movie personalities were present at this event to support the young and charismatic debutant director Rema. Apart from the director herself, veteran actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay, dancer Malabika Sen (the protagonist in this film), actor Ambarish Bhattacharya, Kaushik Roy, Subhajit Datta and child actor Ronith graced the event. Acharya Jayanta Bose supported his daughter by providing music to his daughter’s movie. Apart from these personalities, singer Jayati Chakraborty was also present during the music launch.

How a non-biological relationship matures with time and how time heals after we understand and settle with life.

This is the acting debut of dancer Malabika. “I was very nervous to face the camera. You know I am not much of a person who wants to act, but  my perception changed and I am grateful to Rema.”  “There are several reasons to watch this film. It is a mystery too and right before the end of the movie, I am sure the audience will understand there is a sweet reason behind the story.” Said Ambarish. The movie is slated to realease on 6^th June, 2018.