Chatrak 2011 Bengali Movie Wiki

This wiki post is a compiled reference based on publicly available reviews, festival archives, and critical analyses. For official production details, refer to the film’s original press kit from Busan IFF (2011).

The title Chatrak (Bengali for mushroom) serves as a metaphor for the construction projects popping up across the city. Much like wild fungi, these structures multiply rapidly and feed on decay, lacking deeply rooted connection to their environment. The Leaked Scene Controversy

Chatrak received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. The movie was praised for its sensitive portrayal of the elderly and the challenges they face. The performances of the cast, particularly Naseeruddin Shah, were widely appreciated. Chatrak 2011 Bengali Movie Wiki

(English title: Mushrooms ) is a 2011 Indian Bengali erotic drama film directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara . The film gained international recognition for its inclusion in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and various other global festivals. Film Overview Genre: Erotic Drama . Director & Writer: Vimukthi Jayasundara. Cast: Paoli Dam and Anubrata Basu . Location: Set and filmed in Kolkata , India. Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes. Plot & Themes

Chatrak (released internationally as Mushrooms ) is a 2011 Bengali drama film that generated significant conversation in Indian parallel cinema. Directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, the film explores the harsh realities of rapid urbanization, migration, and human relationships against the backdrop of a changing Kolkata. This wiki post is a compiled reference based

The film was a low-budget independent production (estimated at ₹1.5 crore), financed jointly by Bangladeshi production house Chabial and Indian partners with support from the Dhaka Art Summit .

The narrative follows Rahul (played by Paoli Dam’s co-star, Sumeet Thakur), a successful Bengali architect who returns to Kolkata after years of working in Dubai. He seeks to build a life in the rapidly urbanizing landscape of his home city. However, he soon finds himself disconnected from the changing environment and the people around him. The story runs on two parallel tracks: Much like wild fungi, these structures multiply rapidly

The movie Chatrak was filmed in Kolkata and surrounding areas. The film's music was composed by Mainak Nag Chowdhury, and the lyrics were written by Priyo Chattopadhyay and Mainak Nag Chowdhury.

Chatrak premiered at the (2011) in the New Currents section. It later screened at: