Sanjhbati Movie Review
সাঁঝবাতি
Worth a Watch
5 of 5 critics recommend it. Average 3.2 out of 5. BMR estimates count a little less than ratings the critics gave, so this can differ slightly from a plain average.
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The story
Sulekha, a lonely elderly woman, misses her son who lives in a different country but finds comfort in the company of her caretakers.
Directed by Saibal Banerjee. Starring Lily Chakravarty, Dev, Paoli Dam, Soumitra Chatterjee, Sohini Sengupta, Saayoni Ghosh.
BMR's take on Sanjhbati
- Critics agree onPerformances and emotion
- Where they splitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
Worked out automatically from the 5 reviews on this page. This is BMR's reading, not any one critic's.
Sanjhbati movie review: what critics say (5)
How to read the score
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Nirmal Dhar · Sangbad Pratidin · 21 Dec 2019
“This drama delivers a predictable formula with a lack of narrative depth, yet it succeeds through a heartwarming atmosphere and standout performances from the veteran and lead cast.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The reviewer praises the strong performances of the cast, particularly Soumitra Chatterjee and Dev, and notes that the audience will leave the theater happy. However, the criticism is that the film relies on a formulaic, predictable structure with traditional melodrama and no gray areas between good and bad. This lands the review on a mixed yet leaning positive rung. How estimates work
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3.0/5
Critiquesque · 22 Dec 2019
“This gentle, relatable drama features wonderful performances and a warm atmosphere, though its leisurely narrative pace feels somewhat dragged out.”
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Somesh Bhattacharya · Anandabazar Patrika · 20 Dec 2019
“The veteran cast delivers powerful and emotionally resonant performances that elevate the film, though the narrative suffers from predictable plotting, simplistic character binaries, and a cluttered script.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the strong performances of the veteran and younger actors that keep the audience engaged. However, the film suffers from a cliché plot, melodramatic writing, and overly simplistic character binaries. This combination of heavy flaws offset by good acting lands the review on a mixed rating. How estimates work
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3.5/5
Wise Movie Reviews · 22 Dec 2019
“This emotional family drama benefits from sensitive direction and standout performances, though the familiar storyline drags slightly and the editing needed tightening in the second half.”
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3.5/5
Times of India · The Times of India · 21 Dec 2019
“The sensitive drama benefits from strong lead performances and touching emotional moments, though the second half drags and certain scenes feel overly forced.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.2/5Critics are mostly positive on Sanjhbati, and they broadly agree. 5 critics average 3.2/5. Highest: 3.5/5 from Wise Movie Reviews. Lowest: 3.0/5 from Nirmal Dhar. Praise goes to performances and emotion. Complaints focus on characters. 5 of 5 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praisedperformances (5), emotion (2)
- SplitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
Highest 3.5/5 · Wise Movie Reviews
“This emotional family drama benefits from sensitive direction and standout performances, though the familiar storyline drags slightly and the editing needed tightening in”
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Lowest 3.0/5 BMR estimate · Somesh Bhattacharya · Anandabazar Patrika
“The veteran cast delivers powerful and emotionally resonant performances that elevate the film, though the narrative suffers from predictable plotting, simplistic charact”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 5 scored reviews, spread 3.0 to 3.5. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 13 hours ago.
What viewers say
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How is this worked out?
Too few ratings for a fair audience score.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 11 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Lily ChakravartySulekha
DevChandoo
Paoli DamPhuli
Soumitra ChatterjeeChhana
Sohini SenguptaRoopkawtha
Saayoni GhoshShyamolee
Santu MukherjeeChandan's father
Sudip MukherjeeSulekha's son
Saptarshi MaulikBishu
Sreya BhattacharyaMini
- Directors
- Saibal Banerjee, Leena Gangopadhyay
- Music director
- Anupam Roy
- Writer
- Leena Gangopadhyay
- Cinematographer
- Sirsha Ray
- Editor
- Gourab Dutta
- Producers
- Atanu Raychaudhuri, Bengal Talkies
What else the data says
- Lead actorLily Chakravarty's other 5 scored films here average 3.6 out of 5.
- Among 2019 filmsRanks #14 of 18 Bengali films of 2019 with a BMR score. The 2019 average is 3.5 out of 5.
Questions about Sanjhbati
Is Sanjhbati worth watching?
Sanjhbati has a BMR score of 3.2 out of 5 (Worth a Watch), calculated from 5 scored reviews. This includes 2 labelled BMR estimates for reviews without published star ratings; those numbers are our interpretations, not ratings given by the critics. The score uses weighted averaging; read the original reviews to decide whether it suits you.
What do critics say about Sanjhbati?
3 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 3.0 to 3.5 out of 5. Another 2 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Sanjhbati a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Sanjhbati a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Sanjhbati?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Sanjhbati. This is a gap in our records, not a claim that no figures have been published. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did Sanjhbati release?
Sanjhbati released in cinemas on 20 December 2019.
Who is in the cast of Sanjhbati?
The cast of Sanjhbati includes Lily Chakravarty, Dev, Paoli Dam, Soumitra Chatterjee, Sohini Sengupta, Saayoni Ghosh.
Who directed Sanjhbati? Who wrote it?
Sanjhbati is directed by Saibal Banerjee. It is written by Leena Gangopadhyay.
Where can I watch Sanjhbati online? Is Sanjhbati on OTT?
Sanjhbati released in cinemas on 20 December 2019. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Sanjhbati about?
Sulekha, a lonely elderly woman, misses her son who lives in a different country but finds comfort in the company of her caretakers.
How long is Sanjhbati? What is the runtime?
Sanjhbati is listed at 2h 9m.