Mon Potongo
| Mon Potongo | |
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 Official film poster | |
| Directed by | Rajdeep Paul Sarmistha Maiti |
| Written by | Rajdeep Paul Sarmistha Maiti |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Mon Potongo is a 2024 Bengali-language drama film directed and written by Rajdeep Paul and Sarmistha Maiti.[1] The film stars Subhankar Mohanta, Baishakhi Roy, Seema Biswas, Joy Sengupta, Tannistha Biswas, Anindita Ghosh and Amit Saha.[2][3]
Cast
- Subhankar Mohanta as Hasan
- Baishakhi Roy as Lokkhi
- Seema Biswas as Josna
- Joy Sengupta as Amitabha
- Tannistha Biswas as Rumi
- Anindita Ghosh as Pinky
- Amit Saha as Bapon
Plot
Mon Potongo follows Hasan and Lokkhi, two young labourers from different religious backgrounds who form a close bond while struggling with poverty and social tensions.
Reception
The film received positive reviews from several critics. Sangbad Pratidin praised its themes of dreams, hardship and life on the streets.[4]
The Wall praised the direction, performances of Subhankar Mohanta and Baishakhi Roy, cinematography, and the film's portrayal of marginalised people.[5] The Times of India, director Sarmistha Maiti described Mon Potongo as a story about desire and the pursuit of dreams beyond social identity.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kolkata International Film Festival | Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Bengali Film[7] | Won |
| 2025 | Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Debut Male | Won |
| Best Debut Female[7] | Won | ||
| Best Film (Critics')[8] | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress (Critics')[8] | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Ruman, Ganguly. "The trailer of Mon Potongo is out now". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Mon Potongo got CBFC certificate for its theatrical release". www.aajkaal.in (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Glimpses from the trailer launch of 'Mon Potongo'". IndulgExpress. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Mon Potongo film review". Sangbad Pratidin. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mon Potongo film review". The Wall. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ Ghosh, Sankha (16 November 2022). "Sarmistha Maiti: 'Mon Potongo' celebrates a desire that's maligning, destroying yet liberating". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 Ganguly, Dharitri (7 November 2024). "'Mon Potongo' trailer releases, exploring desires of humankind". Indulge. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Nominations For The Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025". Filmfare. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
External links
- Mon Potongo at IMDb