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A Brahmo woman falls for a Hindu scholar—society clutching pearls in 3, 2, 1...

Datta (1951)

forbidden romanceperiod piecesocial rebel

Overview

Drama

The film is a romantic story about a wealthy Brahmo woman and a poor but intelligent Hindu man. It explores their growing love despite societal obstacles. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, combines humor with serious themes and social commentary, creating a timeless story that respects women.

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Standout Aspects

Writing

Sarat Chandra's dialogue—witty, progressive, and devastating.

Acting

Sunanda Banerjee's Bijoya: defiant, vulnerable, unforgettable.

Direction

Mukhopadhyay balances social critique with genuine romantic heat.

Best for:Solo: When you want to ugly-cry about love that shouldn't work but does.·Date Night: Test if your date roots for the underdog or the status quo.·Rewatch: Catch the subtle glances you missed first time—Bengali cinema does yearning RIGHT.
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Director

Soumen Mukhopadhyay

ReleasedOct 5, 1951
Runtime2h 7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
S.B. Productions

Top Cast

Ahindra Choudhury

Ahindra Choudhury

Rashbehari

Manoranjan Bhattacharya

Manoranjan Bhattacharya

Dayal

Anubha Gupta

Anubha Gupta

Nalini

Aparna Devi

Aparna Devi

Dayal's Wife

Jahar Ganguly

Jahar Ganguly

Bilashbehari

Sukhen Das

Sukhen Das

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

The Brahmo-Hindu tension mirrored real 19th-century Bengal; Sarat Chandra himself faced ostracism for his progressive views on women.

Trivia

This 1951 version predates the more famous 1976 remake—purists argue Sunanda Banerjee captured Bijoya's complexity better than any successor.

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