Shororipu: A review by Arindam Sil

Normally, I would not be reviewing a film that is from my own industry as it would tend to become `untruthful'. This, I will not call a review. Konee (Koneenica Banerjee), who is extremely dear to me, asked me if I would pen down my feelings about the film. I agreed because my first production and effort to change the face of Bengali cinema was with a film called Ek Mutho Chhobi, which had six directors and six stories and was based on the six basic instincts, or shororipu.I was instantly transported back to those days of my first film as a director. Emotions run high; you know you have to give your best, make a mark, and carve out your space of portraying emotions and life in this ever-so-cruel emotionless world of filmmaking.I know what it feels to get a producer for your dream project. Then comes the cast, the crew and then making a film which the audience would, hopefully , love. This perhaps is the most difficult profession under the sun and perhaps the most exciting one too. Therefore, once you have achieved and found your position, you tend to become selfish and possessive and would not want to make way or give space to newcomers or the deserving. But, genuinely , I feel there is no harm in that if you are confident of yourself. There is enough for the able. And, in sharing and recognising, you grow more and get further recognition.
Sorry for the big preface. I hope the Editor keeps it. But I could not help it.
A Fab Four Films production, Shororipu is a film that cannot be rejected.We would be doing wrong if we reject this film, its director or its producer. It is the debut of Ayan Chakraborty and the second film of Surajit Hari, the producer. Both deserve kudos for their efforts.
The story starts as a normal one and ends with a big surprise and thus takes the film to the level of an international thriller from a mere whodunit. One story , five murders, myriad characters, the film segmented into stories based on the six instincts and a lovely ending make for a complete film.
Technical departments of camera, edit, sound or production design are of a certain standard, which are not seen in most films churned out from this part of the country . Ayan Chakraborty's directorial skill is noticeably good and this guy is here to stay . I welcome him with open arms and a warm heart. Ayan is bold, provoking, skilful and, am very sure, with more films, he will enhance his skills and do away with his not-so-mentionable shortcomings. In this film, he has handled some of the most senior and able actors of our industry with elan.
Rudranil excels, followed by Rajatava and Koneenica. Deepakda (Chiranjit Chakraborty) waits patiently through the film and delivers his aces right at the end, making the denouement a treat to watch. Sudiptaa's `normal' acting has made her one of my all-time favourites. There are things in the film which could have been better. I will not point them out here. I feel when most aspects of a film are good and the film is able to carve out a niche for itself, then make way for it, accept it and give it what it deserves. A thumbs up at least from the world of emoticons that we presently live in. Since there is no end to perfection, let us give a chance to its maker to be more perfect in his coming ventures. Till then, all I can say is, you guys have made a decent movie and you deserve to be welcomed.Your honesty in making the film shows.Keep making better cinema.