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| Abhhiman | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Bengali | অভিমান |
| Literally | Pride |
| Directed by | Indraadip Dasgupta |
| Screenplay by | Srijato Bandopadhyay |
| Produced by | Jisshu U Sengupta Saurav Das |
| Starring | Prosenjit Chatterjee Jisshu U Sengupta Subhashree Ganguly Kanchan Mullick |
| Cinematography | Pratip Mukherjee |
| Edited by | Sujay Datta Ray |
| Music by | Indraadip Dasgupta |
Production company | Why So Serious Films |
| Distributed by | PVR Inox Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Abhhiman (Bengali: অভিমান, lit. 'Pride') is a 2026 Indian Bengali-language musical drama film directed by Indraadip Dasgupta. The film stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Subhashree Ganguly and Kanchan Mullick. It is produced by Jisshu U Sengupta and Saurav Das under the banner Why So Serious Films.[1][2]
The film was released theatrically on 19 June 2026.[3]
Plot
[edit]The film follows Akash Chatterjee, a once-prominent musician who has withdrawn from public life and is living with dementia. His estranged son, Rishi, returns with unresolved resentment and a desire to reconnect with him. Their meeting is complicated by Akash's fading memory and by the emotional presence of Shree, who remains close to Akash as the family confronts the weight of old wounds, affection and unfinished relationships.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Prosenjit Chatterjee as Akash Chatterjee[4]
- Jisshu U Sengupta as Rishi Chatterjee[4]
- Subhashree Ganguly as Shree[4]
- Kanchan Mullick [3]
- Sohini Sarkar (special appearance)
Production
[edit]Abhhiman was formally announced at a mahurat ceremony in Kolkata on 26 February 2026. The event was attended by members of the cast and crew, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Subhashree Ganguly, Jisshu U Sengupta, Indraadip Dasgupta, Srijato Bandopadhyay, Saurav Das and Kanchan Mullick. A motion poster of the film was also released at the event.[1][2]
According to Sangbad Pratidin, the screenplay and dialogues were written by Srijato Bandopadhyay, and the film was scheduled to begin shooting in Kolkata on 5 March 2026.[1] The Wall described the film at the time of announcement as a relationship drama involving love, distance and emotional conflict.[2]
In April 2026, Anandabazar Patrika reported that the makers temporarily postponed the remaining five days of shooting following the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. Jisshu U Sengupta, Saurav Das and director Indraadip Dasgupta said that the team was not in a position to continue shooting immediately.[5]
Music and promotion
[edit]The film's music was composed by Indraadip Dasgupta.[3] The music and trailer launch was held in June 2026 at a city studio. The Times of India reported that the event was attended by members of the cast and crew, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jisshu U Sengupta, Subhashree Ganguly, Kanchan Mullick, Indraadip Dasgupta and Srijato Bandopadhyay. The report also noted that the song "Ador" was written by Srijit Mukherji, who also shaped its melody.[6]
Before the film's release, Jisshu U Sengupta and Subhashree Ganguly discussed the film and the idea of abhiman in an interview with Ei Samay.[7]
Release
[edit]Abhhiman was released in cinemas on 19 June 2026.[3] BookMyShow listed the film as a Bengali-language drama, family and romantic film with a UA13+ rating and a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes.[3]
Reception
[edit]Souvik Saha of Cine Kolkata gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars. The review praised the performances of Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jisshu U Sengupta and Subhashree Ganguly, and described the film as an emotional family drama about memory, love, regret and unresolved relationships. The review also noted pacing issues, an overabundance of songs and underdeveloped supporting characters.[4]
The Times of India gave Abhhiman a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. The review by Raima Ganguly praised the film's exploration of memory, identity and fractured family relationships, highlighting the performances of Prosenjit Chatterjee and Subhashree Ganguly, as well as Indraadip Dasgupta's use of music as a narrative element. The review noted that while some emotional moments leaned into melodrama, the film was considered a thoughtful reflection on memory, absence and reconciliation.[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "বড়পর্দায় শুভশ্রী-প্রসেনজিতের 'অভিমান'! কবে আসছে প্রযোজক যিশুর প্রথম ছবি?". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). 26 February 2026. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "প্রকাশ্যে 'অভিমান'— প্রসেনজিৎ, শুভশ্রী, যিশুর ত্রিভুজ প্রেমের গল্পে লুকিয়ে কোন অজানা সুর?". The Wall (in Bengali). 26 February 2026. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Abhhiman (2026) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Dat". BookMyShow. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Saha, Souvik (19 June 2026). "Abhhiman Movie Review: A Sincere Family Drama About Memory, Music and Unfinished Relationships". Cine Kolkata. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ "রাহুলের মৃত্যু মেনে নিতে পারছেন না এখনও, 'অভিমান' ছবির শুট আপাতত বন্ধ রাখলেন নির্মাতারা". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 8 April 2026. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ Banerjee, Smritika (16 June 2026). "Prosenjit, Jisshu & Subhashree come together for the music and trailer launch of their upcoming film". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ Roy, Richa (9 June 2026). "আমি আর শুভশ্রী মেড ফর ইচ আদার: যিশু সেনগুপ্ত". Ei Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 20 June 2026.
- ↑ Ganguly, Raima (21 June 2026). "Abhhiman Movie Review: A musically rich, introspective film elevated by strong performances". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2026.