This Durga Pujo, every Bengali must take a ride of nostalgia to the Alps with Yeti Obhijaan. Bengali cinema has never seen an adventure film of this magnitude, and finesse, before.
Overall, Srijit Mukherjee deserves a huge pat on the back, and a packet full of sweets from Balaram Mullick ( wink) for setting the bar high yet again. Will the Yeti go the Bunyip way? Srijit Mukherjee surely deserves a word of praise for his intelligent handling of the ‘myth’. In fact, after seeing the posters of Yeti Obhijaan, one question kept lingering in my mind.
Any conflict is bound to create a negative impact. These are characters we have grown up with we have visualised them in certain fashion in our own imaginations. In his small role, Jishu Sengupta again gives us a taste of his mettle.įew years back, when Chander Pahar was adapted for the silver screen, the makers faced a flurry of angry reactions over the depiction of Bunyip. Even the character of Shantu has evolved and matured. His silent stares, signature limp, and quintessential Bangaliana will keep you on the edge of your seats. As Shantu, Aryan Bhowmick has come a long way from Mishawr Rohosyo.
Prosenjit Chatterjee gets in to the skin of the character and makes it his own. And the riveting background score is sure to give you goosebumps all along. Yeti Obhijaan steers clear of these shortcomings and in a signature-Srijit style presents an exhilarating thriller that would be palatable for anyone from 8 to 80. One of the reasons why I had not liked Mishawr Rohosyo was the length of the film and unnecessary sub-plots. The gleaming red colour of his blood, juxtaposed against the dry and sombre snow, was a spectacle to behold. The film also stands out for the breathtakingly beautiful use of lights in the underground caves, where the climax of the film unfolds. There is a scene where an injured Sherpa makes his way to the camp, sliding on the snow. He almost humanises the Hills, which is endearing to say the least.The exceptional use of aerial shots, coupled with the vibrant texture of the varied hues of snow lets your imagination run wild. Soumik Halder deserves the biggest credit for capturing the essence of this larger-than-life canvas in the most serene style. The scale of this film is as grand as the Himalayas. And the film lives up to the interest the trailer peeked in viewers. When the trailer of ‘ Yeti Obhijaan‘ released, it brought a wave of nostalgia with it. The trailer was visually stunning, the story was intriguing and the feel of the trailer was sensational. And Pujobarshiki Anandamela always meant embarking on a new adventure trail with Kakababu. Pujobarshiki (or special Durga Pujo editions of popular magazines) is also ingrained in our festive culture, just like films. From Autograph (2010) to Zulfiqar (2016), his films have always added to the splendour and merriment during the festivities.
And when it comes to Pujo releases, Srijit Mukherjee is a name to reckon with. Among the myriad cultural innuendos associated with Pujo, ‘ Pujor Release’ tops the list for Bengalis, for sure. Durga Pujo brings with it several cultural and social appendages that make this autumnal festival so glorious and enthusing.