Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole
Director: Debaloy Bhattacharya
Cast: Abir Chatterjee (Dipak Chatterjee), Paran Bandopadhyay (Shri Swapankumar), Shruti Das (Tashi), Pratik Dutta (Ratanlal), with Goutam Halder, Loknath Dey, and others
Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole (2024) is a #PulpFictionComedy #ActionSatire that breathes life into the pulp-fiction-era Bengali detective Dipak Chatterjee—forgotten, grumpy, and stuck as a library security guard—until his creator Shri Swapankumar convinces him to return, tasking him with saving Kolkata from the mysterious villain Badami Hyena. Under Debaloy Bhattacharya’s direction, this action-comedy treats reality and fantasy as entwined realms while delivering quirky thrills and tongue-in-cheek commentary on culture. #DebaloyBhattacharya #AbirChatterjee #DipakChatterjee
Abir Chatterjee is magnetic as Dipak, perfectly marrying fatigue with nostalgia, transforming from a has-been to a crack detective with charisma. Paran Bandopadhyay matches his aura as the author-creator, injecting meta texture and emotional resonance into their evolving relationship. Shruti Das adds grounded charm as Tashi, while Pratik Dutta’s Ratanlal brings delightful comic relief. Goutam Halder, Loknath Dey, and others enrich the film’s surreal world with vivid characterizations. #ParanBandopadhyay #ShrutiDas
Visually and tonally, the film plays tacky and vibrant—as intended—with deliberately surreal CGI, bold color palettes evocative of Debaloy’s web work Montu Pilot, and playful cinematography that leans into absurdism. It’s a “thakumar-jhuli” (grandmother’s storybook) world where spaceships glimmer, dialogue pops with pop-culture references, and even a pink wig becomes an Easter egg winking at Bengali tropes. #Cinematography #VisualStyle
At its core, the film is about creator vs. creation, the absurdities of nostalgia, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. It revels in its silliness while delivering surprisingly sharp commentary on cultural gatekeeping. Critics appreciated its self-aware humor and confident style—though the pacing, especially a slow first half, may test patience. Yet when the film clicks into gear, its twists, music (notably “Nirbashito Chaand”), and fervent performances make it a uniquely Bengali thrill-ride. #MetaComedy #DetectiveThriller #BengaliCinema
In summary, Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole is a daring slot in Bengal’s pop-cultural tapestry: absurd, indulgent, heartfelt, and endlessly quotable.
Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole (2024) is a #PulpFictionComedy #ActionSatire that breathes life into the pulp-fiction-era Bengali detective Dipak Chatterjee—forgotten, grumpy, and stuck as a library security guard—until his creator Shri Swapankumar convinces him to return, tasking him with saving Kolkata from the mysterious villain Badami Hyena. Under Debaloy Bhattacharya’s direction, this action-comedy treats reality and fantasy as entwined realms while delivering quirky thrills and tongue-in-cheek commentary on culture. #DebaloyBhattacharya #AbirChatterjee #DipakChatterjee
Abir Chatterjee is magnetic as Dipak, perfectly marrying fatigue with nostalgia, transforming from a has-been to a crack detective with charisma. Paran Bandopadhyay matches his aura as the author-creator, injecting meta texture and emotional resonance into their evolving relationship. Shruti Das adds grounded charm as Tashi, while Pratik Dutta’s Ratanlal brings delightful comic relief. Goutam Halder, Loknath Dey, and others enrich the film’s surreal world with vivid characterizations. #ParanBandopadhyay #ShrutiDas
Visually and tonally, the film plays tacky and vibrant—as intended—with deliberately surreal CGI, bold color palettes evocative of Debaloy’s web work Montu Pilot, and playful cinematography that leans into absurdism. It’s a “thakumar-jhuli” (grandmother’s storybook) world where spaceships glimmer, dialogue pops with pop-culture references, and even a pink wig becomes an Easter egg winking at Bengali tropes. #Cinematography #VisualStyle
At its core, the film is about creator vs. creation, the absurdities of nostalgia, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. It revels in its silliness while delivering surprisingly sharp commentary on cultural gatekeeping. Critics appreciated its self-aware humor and confident style—though the pacing, especially a slow first half, may test patience. Yet when the film clicks into gear, its twists, music (notably “Nirbashito Chaand”), and fervent performances make it a uniquely Bengali thrill-ride. #MetaComedy #DetectiveThriller #BengaliCinema
In summary, Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole is a daring slot in Bengal’s pop-cultural tapestry: absurd, indulgent, heartfelt, and endlessly quotable.