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Cheeni 2
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| Cheeni 2 | |
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| Directed by | Mainak Bhaumik |
| Screenplay by | Aritra Sengupta |
| Produced by | Shrikant Mohta Mahendra Soni |
| Starring | Madhumita Sarcar Aparajita Adhya Anirban Chakrabarti Soumya Mukhherjee |
| Cinematography | Modhura Palit |
| Music by | Mainak Mazoomdar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Shree Venkatesh Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Cheeni 2 is a 2023 Indian Bengali language romantic comedy drama film directed by Mainak Bhaumik. The film is produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni. It's the second installment of 2020 Bengali film Cheeni. The film stars Madhumita Sarcar, Aparajita Adhya, Soumya Mukhherjee and Anirban Chakrabarti in lead roles.[1][2][3][4][5]
Plot
[edit]Mishti, a housewife, is taken for granted by her husband and treated with indifference by her children. Cheeni, a young girl and Mishti's new tenant, is full of life and has big dreams but is commitment phobic when it comes to relationships. These two women bond over their shared struggles and embark on a journey of self-discovery together. They strike a friendship that go beyond the ties of family. But things get complicated when Cheeni falls in love with Mishti's son.
Cast
[edit]- Madhumita Sarcar as Cheeni
- Aparajita Auddy as Mishti
- Anirban Chakrabarti
- Lily Chakravarty
- Soumyo Mukherjee
Music
[edit]Music of the film is composed by Mainak Mazoomdar.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Emon Ekta Bondhu" | Barish | Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury | 3:32 |
| 2. | "Tumi Jantei Paro Naa" | Nilanjan Chakraborty | Mahtim Shakib | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Tomar Kachhakachhi" | Nilanjan Chakraborty | Lagnajita Chakraborty | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 11:05 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "Cheeni 2 Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Mainak Bhaumik's Cheeni 2 is about a Journey of Self-Discovery". The Telegraph. India. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Cheeni 2: আসছে মৈনাকের 'চিনি ২', এবারও মা- মেয়ের ভূমিকায় অপরাজিতা- মধুমিতা?". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Ananda, A. B. P. "'চিনি' স্বাদের নতুন চার মিষ্টি, কেমন লাগল মধুমিতা-অপরাজিতার?". ABP Bengali (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "মৈনাকের 'চিনি টু' ছবিতে অপরাজিতা-মধুমিতা". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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Background
Development
Following the success of his 2020 film Cheeni, which explored themes of friendship and personal growth among women, director Mainak Bhaumik developed Cheeni 2 as a thematic follow-up, centering on an intergenerational friendship between a vibrant young woman named Cheeni and a middle-aged housewife named Mishti.[9] Bhaumik conceptualized the story as a "BFF movie" where protagonists from different generations support each other in personal love stories and journeys of fulfillment.[10] The screenplay for Cheeni 2 was written by Mainak Bhaumik, emphasizing themes of self-discovery and empowerment for women across millennial and middle-aged perspectives.[2] This process highlighted emotional bonds across age gaps, drawing from Bhaumik's interest in realistic narratives of female relationships influenced by personal and societal observations.[11] Production was announced in March 2023 by Shree Venkatesh Films, with producers Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni overseeing the project to align with the banner's focus on character-driven stories.[9] The film was financed internally by the production house, maintaining a modest scale typical of mid-tier Bengali cinema.[12]Relation to predecessor
Cheeni 2 is a thematic successor to the 2020 Bengali film Cheeni, directed by Mainak Bhaumik and produced by SVF, which starred Madhumita Sarcar as Cheeni, an advertising professional navigating a coming-of-age story involving her strained mother-daughter relationship with Mishti (Aparajita Adhya) amid family dysfunction.[13][14] In the original, Cheeni deals with conflicts between her eccentric widowed mother and her own aspirations, including romantic dilemmas highlighting self-discovery and generational clashes.[14][15] Despite sharing the title, lead actors, director, and character names, Cheeni 2 is a standalone story without direct plot connections to the original. Madhumita Sarcar plays Cheeni as a confident yet vulnerable costume stylist with ambitious dreams, while Aparajita Adhya portrays Mishti as a neglected homemaker in an unsupportive family. The two form an unlikely friendship when Cheeni becomes Mishti's tenant and confidante, focusing on mutual support rather than familial ties.[14][16][17] Thematically, Cheeni 2 builds on the original's focus on self-discovery and female relationships by exploring intergenerational bonding and evolving dynamics, portraying friendship as a lifeline transcending age.[17][14] While Cheeni blends romance with quirky family drama depicting youthful rebellion, the follow-up adopts a romantic comedy-drama tone with family conflict elements, emphasizing emotional resilience and the enriching "sweetness" in relationships.[18][17] This maintains the heartwarming essence under the same creative team but introduces a fresh narrative on interconnected women's lives.[16]Cast and characters
Lead roles
Aparajita Adhya portrays Mishti, a middle-aged housewife who feels deeply neglected by her husband and children, leading her to seek solace in an unlikely friendship that sparks personal growth. Adhya reprises the character of Mishti from the 2020 film Cheeni, drawing on her extensive experience in emotional family dramas, including her award-winning supporting role in Praktan (2016), where she earned the Filmfare Awards East for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.[19] Her depiction of Mishti highlights the character's quiet resilience and confidence in relationships.[20] Madhumita Sarcar portrays Cheeni, the vibrant young tenant and aspiring fashion designer whose energetic spirit and big dreams add layers to her character.[1] In Cheeni 2, Sarcar's portrayal emphasizes Cheeni's ability to forge instant chemistry with those around her, reflecting the character's name's meaning as "sugar" that sweetens lives, while exploring her self-discovery through bonds with older generations.[21] Sarcar, known for lead roles in Bengali television like Bojhena Se Bojhena and films such as Dilkhush (2023), brings nuance to the role. Anirban Chakrabarti plays Subho, Mishti's husband, embodying the archetype of patriarchal neglect through his character's indifference toward his family amid personal ambitions.[22] Chakrabarti's nuanced interpretation highlights Subho's flawed domestic dynamics, aligning with his track record of versatile roles in Bengali cinema, including the quirky detective Ekendra Sen in Eken Babu (2022) and supporting parts in family-oriented narratives like Female Moumachhi (2021).[23][24] Soumya Mukherjee depicts Sammy, Mishti's son, whose interactions introduce elements of youthful vulnerability to the central narrative.[22] Mukherjee's role marks a significant step in his transition from Bengali television and web series, where he gained recognition in shows like Pariah, to feature films, following his silver screen debut in Borunbabur Bondhu (2019).[25] His portrayal captures the son's perspective within family dynamics.[1]Supporting roles
Lily Chakravarty plays Mishti's mother, a character who embodies enduring familial bonds and generational wisdom, offering subtle guidance that deepens the portrayal of women's interconnected experiences.[1] Aishani De portrays Shreya, Mishti's daughter, representing the younger generation's perspective in the family.[1] Pinky Banerjee appears in a supporting role as a community figure, injecting comedic relief through interactions that reflect social commentary on women's lives.[26] Together, these roles form an ensemble that amplifies the film's themes of family dynamics and empowerment.Plot
Synopsis
Mishti endures a monotonous existence as a housewife, where her efforts go unappreciated by her husband Shubho[27] and she feels progressively isolated from her teenage son Sammy, highlighting the quiet erosion of her personal fulfillment.[1] The dynamic shifts with the arrival of Cheeni, a lively young tenant full of ambition and vitality, whose free-spirited nature starkly contrasts Mishti's structured routine and reignites a sense of possibility in the household. This difference fosters an unexpected friendship between the two women across generations, as they connect over common experiences of emotional neglect and unfulfilled aspirations, gradually supporting one another in navigating life's complexities.[8][10] Tensions emerge as Cheeni's growing attraction to Sammy introduces complications to their bond, prompting raw confrontations about suppressed dreams, familial loyalties, and individual self-worth that challenge both women's perspectives. Ultimately, the narrative traces their shared path toward mutual empowerment and profound self-discovery, emphasizing resilience in relationships.[28]Production
Casting process
Madhumita Sarcar was cast as Cheeni, having previously played the titular role in the 2020 film Cheeni directed by the same filmmaker.[29] Aparajita Adhya was cast as Mishti, having previously starred in the 2020 film Cheeni directed by the same filmmaker.[29] Although sharing the title and lead actors with the 2020 film Cheeni, director Mainak Bhaumik has stated it is a standalone story without direct narrative connections.[22] Director Mainak Bhaumik initiated the casting process during the scriptwriting phase, consistent with his method of integrating actor selection early to shape character development.[30] Anirban Chakrabarti and Soumya Mukherjee were cast in lead supporting roles to portray the evolving family tensions central to the story.[9] The production involved established Bengali cinema actors like Sarcar and Adhya alongside talents such as Chakrabarti and Mukherjee to maintain authenticity in the ensemble dynamics.[28]Filming
Principal photography for Cheeni 2 began on 16 March 2023 in Kolkata, under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films.[9] The production team focused on locations within Kolkata and its surrounding areas to authentically portray the urban Bengali lifestyle central to the story.[9] Cinematographer Modhura Palit handled the visuals, contributing to the film's 125-minute runtime through streamlined shooting schedules that wrapped prior to its August release. The process emphasized capturing intimate family interactions and lighthearted comedic moments, aligning with the film's exploration of friendship across generations.[11]Music
Soundtrack composition
The soundtrack for Cheeni 2 was composed by Mainak Mazumdar, who adopted an approach blending contemporary Bengali pop elements with emotional ballads to underscore the film's central themes of friendship and romance.[31] This stylistic fusion aimed to create a cohesive auditory experience that mirrored the narrative's lighthearted yet introspective tone.[31] The album features three original songs totaling 11:05 minutes, with lyrics by Nilanjan Chakraborty and Barish that emphasize uplifting and introspective tones to complement the characters' emotional arcs. These tracks were crafted to serve as pivotal moments in the story, enhancing scenes of camaraderie and romantic tension without disrupting the flow.[31] In addition to the songs, the background score incorporates subtle instrumental cues designed for comedic and dramatic transitions, composed to heighten character emotions while ensuring the music remains unobtrusive to the dialogue.[31] Mazumdar prioritized a balanced orchestration that supported the film's pacing, using minimalistic arrangements to evoke subtlety in humorous beats and deeper resonance in poignant sequences.Track listing
The soundtrack of Cheeni 2 consists of three original songs composed by Mainak Mazumdar, whose style blends contemporary Bengali pop with emotional melodies to complement the film's romantic and dramatic tones.| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tumi Jantei Paro Naa" | Mahtim Shakib | 3:44 | A soulful ballad exploring romantic longing. |
| 2. | "Emon Ekta Bondhu" | Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury feat. Mainak Mazumdar | 3:32 | An uplifting track celebrating intergenerational friendship. |
| 3. | "Tomar Kachhakachhi" | Lagnajita Chakraborty | 3:49 | A romantic melody highlighting emotional closeness. |