Chaalchitra Ekhon: A Review Marred by Uneven Performances
Anjan Dutt Shines as Mrinal Sen, But Film Falters in Capturing City and Young Lead
Chaalchitra Ekhon: The Sincere Tribute to Mrinal Sen by Anjan Dutt
The highly intimate film *Chaalchitra Ekhon*, directed by Anjan Dutt, honors the renowned director Mrinal Sen. The film, which is set in the early 1980s, is a collage of Anjan Dutt's actual introduction to Mrinal Sen's world through their first collaboration, Chaalchitra(The Kaleidoscope).
Performance of Anjan Dutt That Works
In the part of Kunal Sen, Anjan Dutt plays his vintage guitar with grace. Dutt's careful research of his subject comes apparent, even though physical similarity isn't a must for an actor playing a real-life person (see General Patton and George Scott). Although the wig and glasses heighten the realism, Dutt's dedication is what really makes Kunal Sen come to life.
The Mysterious Companionship
The unintentional friendship between Mrinal Sen and Anjan Dutt—two distinct generations brought together by circumstance—is eloquently captured by *Chaalchitra Ekhon*. Mrinal Sen, both personally and as an organization, has a significant influence on Anjan's decisions, perspective, and knowledge of Calcutta. The film masterfully captures the inner turmoil, intellectual dissatisfaction, and final meeting between Ranjan (Dutt's character) and Kunal Sen.
In conclusion, Chaalchitra Ekhon is a sincere and skillfully crafted homage that appeals to both Anjan Dutt's followers and people who haven't heard of his interviews1. The movie sweater is a monument to the lasting relationship between a mentor and protégé, skillfully created to transmit warmth and love⁴. ????????
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