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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trailer of Madam Sengupta unveiled: A riveting tale of loss, truth and resistance
Sayantan Ghosal's Madam Sengupta trailer launch revealed a gripping narrative starring Rituparna Sengupta as Anurekha, a cartoonist seeking justice for her daughter's murder at Bengali University. The investigation uncovers political conspiracies and betrayals, interwoven with Sukumar Ray's Abol Tabol. The film boasts a stellar cast and music by Anupam Roy, promising suspense and social commentary. The trailer of Madam Sengupta , directed by Sayantan Ghosal was unveiled recently. The launch event was graced by the film's cast and crew, including lead actress Rituparna Sengupta , Ananya Chatterjee, Subrat Dutta, and others. Also present were key contributors to the film's music and production, who shared insights into this much-anticipated project. Madam Sengupta follows Anurekha Sengupta (Rituparna Sengupta), a celebrated cartoonist, on her relentless quest for truth after her daughter Ananya is brutally murdered at Bengali University. What begins as a mother's personal tragedy soon spirals into a deeper investigation exposing political fault lines, hidden agendas, and personal betrayals. Adding a surreal narrative layer is Abol Tabol , Sukumar Ray's satirical classic, which becomes both a motif and a metaphor in Anurekha's journey through grief and resistance. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Rahul Bose, Ananya Chatterjee, Koushik Sen, Paran Bandhopadhyay, Kharaj Mukherjee, Debopriyo Mukherjee, Shantilal Mukherjee, and Ratan Sarkhel . With music composed by Anupam Roy and background score by Indraadip Dasgupta, Madam Sengupta promises a stirring blend of emotion, suspense, and social commentary.


Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The first song of Madam Sengupta is out
Rituparna Sengupta stars as Anurekha, a cartoonist seeking justice for her daughter's murder in Sayantan Ghosal's Madam Sengupta. Set in Kolkata, the film delves into hidden agendas and political rivalries, using Sukumar Ray's poetry as a thematic mirror. The emotional thriller explores grief, love, and the search for truth amidst personal battles, with music by Anupam Roy. Rituparna Sengupta , Rahul Bose, Ananya Chatterjee and Koushik Sen unite in Sayantan Ghosal's Madam Sengupta — a haunting emotional thriller where art and vengeance collide. The first song- Jete Dao sung by Shilpa Rao from the film is out. Set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of Kolkata, Madam Sengupta follows Anurekha Sengupta , a celebrated cartoonist, as she seeks the truth behind her daughter Ananya's brutal murder at an university. Her investigation draws her into a shadowy world of hidden agendas, political rivalries, and familial fractures. A distinctive layer in the film is Abol Tabol — Sukumar Ray's classic work of satirical poetry — which serves as both a motif and a mirror, reflecting the surreal absurdities and quiet tragedies Anurekha must confront. Through this lens, Madam Sengupta explores the unsettling intersection of satire, sorrow, and rebellion. Music of the film is scored by Anupam Roy while background score is by Indraadip Dasgupta. "Though I'm known for crafting adventure and thrillers, with Madam Sengupta I wanted to explore a different terrain — an emotional thriller where the battles are fought within, where grief and love sharpen every mystery into something deeply personal. This film is not just about solving a crime; it's about confronting the truths we bury and the resilience that emerges from loss," said Sayantan.


Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The official poster of Madam Sengupta is out
Sayantan Ghosal's film Madam Sengupta , starring Rituparna Sengupta , Rahul Bose , Ananya Chatterjee and Koushik Sen, is a haunting emotional thriller where art and vengeance collide. Set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of Kolkata, Madam Sengupta follows Anurekha Sengupta (Rituparna Sengupta), a celebrated cartoonist, as she seeks the truth behind her daughter Ananya's brutal murder at Bengali University . Her investigation draws her into a shadowy world of hidden agendas, political rivalries, and familial fractures. A distinctive layer in the film is Abol Tabol — Sukumar Ray's classic work of satirical poetry — which serves as both a motif and a mirror, reflecting the surreal absurdities and quiet tragedies Anurekha must confront. Through this lens, Madam Sengupta explores the unsettling intersection of satire, sorrow, and rebellion. 'The film is a gripping emotional thriller that delves beyond the mechanics of mystery into the hearts of those left broken by betrayal and loss,' said Rituparna. Sayantan on his part added, "Though I'm known for crafting adventure and thrillers, with Madam Sengupta I wanted to explore a different terrain — an emotional thriller where the battles are fought within, where grief and love sharpen every mystery into something deeply personal. This film is not just about solving a crime; it's about confronting the truths we bury and the resilience that emerges from loss. Collaborating for the first time with Rituparna has been an incredible experience — she brings an emotional intensity and quiet strength that elevates every moment of the story. With this film, I hope to offer audiences a new kind of theatrical experience — one where mystery, emotion, and human drama collide in unexpected ways.'