Datta (2023 film)

Datta is a 2023 Indian Bengali-language period drama film directed by Nirmalya Chakraborty. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.

The film stars Rituparna Sengupta, Shaheb Bhattacherjee, Joy Sengupta, and Pradip Bhattacharya in principal roles. Datta is a story set in 19th century Bengal, revolving around the relationship between Bijoya, a wealthy and independent young woman, and Bilas, a poor but educated man. Bijoya inherits a large estate from her father and is confronted with the challenges of managing it while also navigating societal expectations and romantic entanglements. Bilas, a Brahmo Samaj follower, challenges the prevailing social norms and develops a close bond with Bijoya, leading to a complex and potentially controversial relationship given the religious and social differences between them. The film explores themes of social reform, religious identity, and female agency within the context of colonial Bengal. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, duty, and societal pressures in a changing era.