Bioscopewala

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Bioscopewala

2018

1h 31m

Drama

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A young filmmaking student takes it upon herself to piece together the life of an elderly man who, as a bioscope operator, gave her a plethora of heartwarming memories in her childhood.

Namrata Joshi

The Hindu

Deb Medhekar's contemporary spin on the story packs in many more layers and sub-layers to it. Some of them are thoughtfully handled, others leave you asking for more. Laudably, the essential humanism of Tagore's writing, stays.

Mar 19, 2021

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

There was great potential here; Bioscopewala realizes only some of it.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 19, 2021

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Reza Noorani

The Times of India

Debutant filmmaker Deb Medhekar has quite skilfully adapted Tagore's classic story for the screen. He has weaved an emotionally rich spectacle in the form of Bioscopewala about the bond between fathers and daughters.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 19, 2021

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Sweta Kaushal

Hindustan Times

Be it Danny's stunning portrayal of the titular character, Adil's ever efficient father, Brijendra's humble caretaker or Geetanjali's slightly dramatic Minnie, the actors bring to life their characters.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 19, 2021

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Rahul Desai

Film Companion

Bioscopewala, a thoughtful adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's Kabuliwala, thrives on its little updates and changes to the original short story.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2021

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Saibal Chatterjee

NDTV

Takes the kernel of Rabindranath Tagore's fabled Kabuliwala and turns it, on one level, into an affecting meditation on paternal love, bereavement, loss and redemption.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 19, 2021

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Synopsis

A young filmmaking student takes it upon herself to piece together the life of an elderly man who, as a bioscope operator, gave her a plethora of heartwarming memories in her childhood.

Director: Deb Medhekar
Producer: Sunil Doshi
Screenwriter: Deb Medhekar, Radhika Anand
Production Co: Handmade Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Runtime: 1h 31m