'Bhamini': Folk-inspired crime thriller hits screens in Bengal
Millennium Post Kolkata
|Kolkata 26April2025
DIRECTED BY FILMMAKER FROM BALURGHAT
BALURGHAT: The Bengali feature film 'Bhamini,' directed by local filmmaker Swarnayu Maitra, premiered on Friday across 15 cinema halls, marking a significant moment for independent cinema in South Dinajpur. The 1 hour 47-minute crime thriller blends suspense with the rich cultural heritage of the region, drawing on the traditional folk art of 'Gomira'.
Swarnayu Maitra, a dentist by profession and filmmaker by passion, hails from Balurghat and holds a diploma in filmmaking from IFTA, Mumbai. As director and scriptwriter, Maitra brings experience from several acclaimed documentaries and short films showcased across India and abroad. Bhamini marks his debut in full-length Bengali cinema.
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