Chokher Bali To Dracula Sir: 5 Bengali Movies To Watch For Their Aesthetics

Bengal is highly known for the art that it has to offer to those who have the eye to see it. It is the land where legendary writers, artists, singers, and storywriters were born and raised this state’s stature to the hub of art and culture. If you are a patron of all things art, you must watch art movies from this region that will inspire you. Here are some of the best art movies in Bengali that you cannot miss.

Chokher Bali (2003)

Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, ‘Chokher Bali’ is a classic movie directed by Rituporno Ghosh and based on the novel written by Rabindranath Tagore. This movie has been crafted in the most artistic ways possible with interesting frames, traditional costumes and sets.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Dracula Sir (2020)

Starring the impeccable actor Anirban Bhattacharya, ‘Dracula Sir’ is a thriller movie which will leave you perplexed with its bizarre storytelling. This movie has aesthetic frames, the dialogues sound like poetry, and the background score will touch your heart.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Pather Panchali (1955)

Directed by the world-famous Satyajit Ray, ‘Pather Panchali’ is a thriller drama classic movie which tells the story of Apu. He is the son of a poor farmer who goes through many hardships and a major shift in his life when he shifts from a village to Calcutta city.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Vide

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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Phoring (2013)

‘Phoring’ is the tale of a young boy who has poor parents. He has a teacher who makes him encounter the realities of life but she disappears one day. The boy sets out on an adventure to find her.

OTT Platform: Hoichoi

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Apur Panchali (2013)

Based on the real story of Subir Banerjee, the child actor who played the role of Apu in ‘Apur Sansar’, this art movie is a must-watch. Arko is a film student who invites Subir to attend an award show in Germany but he hesitates to accept the invitation.

OTT Platform: Hoichoi

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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