Biraj Bahu

"Biraj Bahu" is an adaptation of Bengali novelist Sharat Chandra Chattopadhya's literary work with the same name, directed by one of the pioneer directors of Indian Cinema, Bimal Roy, following his superb adaptation of Sarat Chandra's another novel "Parineeta." Set under the rural backdrop of an Indian village, the film reflects the social milieu of the time through its impeccable character development emanating a heart felt story with just brilliantly realized and inane situations.

Despite the film takes few liberties from the original literary work, the film sumptuously makes the central character of the novel, Biraj, a beautiful and devout wife who wishes to die in her husband's feet, glow. Through the turmoil and social outrage, her commitment towards her husband is in-dettered, which just gets brilliantly executed through a heart rending roles or a finely nuanced script. May that be the brilliant performances from Kamini Kaushal or Abhi Bhattacharya, or its poignant story, the film is a rare gem, from a remarkable and a pioneer film-maker, which recreates the rich literary work on the screen.

Rating: 5 stars out of 5