The film was produced primarily for international film festivals rather than mass commercial theaters.
The story follows a Bengali architect who returns to Kolkata after years in Dubai, only to find himself drifting through a changing city while searching for his brother. Recognition: The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival Bengali Movie Chatrak Free
"Chatrak" is a heartwarming Bengali drama film that revolves around the life of a young boy named Shanku. The movie takes place in a small village in West Bengal, where Shanku lives with his widowed mother. Shanku's father had passed away when he was just a child, and his mother has been struggling to make ends meet ever since. The film was produced primarily for international film
Paoli Dam defended her decision, noting the scene was difficult but crucial to the story. However, the controversy escalated when Pritam Sarkar, the director of a different film in which Dam starred, publicly disowned her, citing the circulation of clips from "Chatrak". Director Jayasundara also commented, stating that while he understood the reactions, he wouldn't take responsibility for potential repercussions after screenings in Kolkata. The film was eventually screened in a censored version without the explicit scene at the 2011 Kolkata Film Festival. The movie takes place in a small village