Aarii
| Aarii | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jiit Chakraborty |
| Written by | Amitava Bhattacharya |
| Produced by | Yash Dasgupta Amitava Dey Sreejit Mukherjee |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Souvik Basu |
| Edited by | Subhajit Singha |
| Music by | Anindya Chatterjee Keshab Dey Lincon Roy Chowdhury |
Production companies | YD Films GSI Films GP Entertainment |
| Distributed by | PVR Inox Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Box office | ₹1.20 crore [1] |
Aarii is a 2025 Indian Bengali-language action drama film, written and directed by Jiit Chakraborty.[2] Produced by Yash Dasgupta, Amitava Dey and Sreejit Mukherjee under YD Films, GSI Films and GP Entertainment, the film stars Moushumi Chatterjee as Jaya Sen, Yash Dasgupta as her son Joy Sen and Nusrat Jahan as Aditi, a writer who becomes involved in their lives. The narrative explores the sacrifices and emotional bonds between a widowed mother and her caregiver son. It was released theatrically on 25 April 2025.[3] The film recived mixed to positive reviews from the critics and is a blockbuster at the Box Office.
Plot
[edit]After the death of her husband, Jaya Sen begins to suffer from a progressive illness that affects her memory and mental health. Her son, Joy Sen, abandons his own aspirations to become her full-time caregiver. The close-knit bond between them attracts the attention of Aditi, a writer researching real-life stories. When Joy finds himself in need of money, a local gang lord, Trilok, pressures him to join his criminal enterprise, and tensions rise as Joy’s friend Bubai (Unmesh) and rival Lalon pull him in opposite directions. As the stakes escalate, the family must navigate loyalty, desperation and hope.
Cast
[edit]- Moushumi Chatterjee as Jaya Sen[4][5]
- Yash Dasgupta as Joy Sen
- Debmalya Gupta as Young Joy Sen[6]
- Nusrat Jahan as Aditi Ghosh
- Partha Bhowmick as Trilok Halder
- Kamaleshwar Mukherjee as Barundeb Acharya
- Debraj Bhattacharya as Lalon Halder
- Unmesh Ganguly as Bubai Acharya
- Sohini Sengupta as Phoolu
- Debolina Biswas as Srimoyee Chatterjee
- Ashim Roy Chowdhury as police
- Abhijit Guha as Lokesh Samanta
- Sumit Panja
- Srabanti Chatterjee (cameo in "Dakat Poreche" song)[7]
- Somraj Maity as Pritam Sunpui (cameo)
- Jiit Chakraborty (cameo)
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The project was announced in late 2024, marking veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee’s return to Bengali cinema after a 10-year hiatus.[8] The film is the second production under actor Yash Dasgupta’s banner alongside Amitava Dey and Sreejit Mukherjee.
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced in December 2024 in South Kolkata. The shoot was completed rapidly, leveraging urban and suburban locales to depict the Sen family’s domestic and community settings.[9]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Aarii | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Anindya Chatterjee, Keshab Dey and Lincon Roy Chowdhury | ||||
| Released | 2025 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Bengali | |||
| Label | Saregama Bengali | |||
| Producer | Yash Daasguptaa, Nusrat Jahan | |||
| Anindya Chatterjee chronology | ||||
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| Keshab Dey chronology | ||||
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| Lincon Roy Chowdhury chronology | ||||
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The film's score is composed collaboratively by Anindya Chatterjee, Keshab Dey and Lincon Roy Chowdhury, blending traditional Bengali motifs with contemporary orchestration to underscore the emotional arc of the mother-son relationship.[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kichu Kotha" | Lincon Roy Chowdhury | Muhammad Irfan, Anwesshaa | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Aarii (Title Track)" | Anindya Chatterjee | Anindya Chatterjee | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Dakat Poreche" | Badal Paul | Iman Chakraborty | 2:37 |
| 4. | "Mon Pakhi" | Amitabha Bhattacharya | Syed Omy | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Tor Moto kore keo" | Lincon Roy Chowdhury | Pritam Kumar, Rubai | 2:25 |
| Total length: | 15:43 | |||
Release
[edit]Theatrically released across West Bengal and select national screens on 25 April 2025, Aarii opened to moderate box office collections, buoyed by positive word-of-mouth for its performances and emotional depth.[11]
Reception
[edit]Aarii received generally positive reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and standout performances, particularly Moushumi Chatterjee’s nuanced portrayal of Jaya Sen.[12]
- Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising its exploration of elder care and family bonds while noting its deliberate pacing might challenge some viewers[13]
- IWMBuzz lauded the “high-EQ” screenplay and Moushumi Chatterjee’s presence, calling Aarii a “bitter-sweet tale that resonates with universal themes of love and duty.”[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Why Tollywood clings to veterans for that elusive success: A revival at twilight". The Times of India. 8 May 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ Ghosal, Sharmistha (8 April 2025). "Actors Nussrat Jahan and Yash Daasguptaa take us through their latest film Aarii as they flaunt two exclusive summer party looks for Indulge". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "We're honoured to have shared the screen with Mousumi Chatterjee, say Yash & Nussrat". The Times of India. 28 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (18 December 2024). "'আড়ি' ভাবের মধ্যমণি মা-ছেলে, ফের বাংলা সিনেমায় মৌসুমী চট্টোপাধ্যায়". ETV Bharat News (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ লাহিড়ী, চৈতালী. "প্রবল দাবদাহে প্রেক্ষাগৃহের শীতলতা আর মৌসুমী চট্টোপাধ্যায়, 'আড়ি' থেকে প্রাপ্তি এটুকুই" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 29 April 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ Saregama Bengali (16 April 2025). Dakat Poreche | ডাকাত পড়েছে | Aarii | Iman Chakraborty | Srabanti C | Yash D | Nussrat J | Keshab D. Retrieved 2 May 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Chakraborty, Torna (24 April 2025). "Mousumi Chatterjee attends the press conference of Aarii alongside Yash and Nussrat". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (21 April 2025). "I had a lot of fun shooting for Aari after a 12-year gap : Mousumi Chatterjee". Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Roy, Piya (26 March 2025). "Nussrat Jahan and Yash Daasguptaa star in a romantic duet in the upcoming film Aari". t2 Online. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Britto, Anita (7 March 2025). "Moushumi Chatterjee returns to cinema after 12 years, teams up with Nusrat Jahan". India Today. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Kundu, Kasturi. "Moushumi Chatterjee Birthday: 'এখনও বুড়ি হইনি...', যশ-নুসরতের 'আড়ি'-র প্রিমিয়ারে জমজমাট জন্মদিন সেলিব্রেশন মৌসুমীর". bengali.indianexpress.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Banerjee, Poorna (25 April 2025). "Aarii Movie Review: An endearing family drama that ticks many boxes". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Ganguly, Shatakshi (26 April 2025). "Aarii Review: A 'bitter-sweet' tale of mother-son bond". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2 May 2025.