Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei

It's hard to imagine any remake or adaptation rivaling the seminal courtroom classic "12 Angry Men," yet here I am, witnessing something that manages to build on Sidney Lumet's vision and take it to new heights.

Admittedly, my bias may show since the film is in my native language, but there are certain nuances and a unique expression of emotions that only the language of Tagore can capture, and which Shakespeare's language simply cannot.

The stellar cast of actors were equally enthralling though felt underutilized at times, delivering powerful performances to bring Srijit's vision to life. In the poignant words of Parambrata, "Amar jonyo oke keno shasti dicho" beautifully illustrated the cognitive and confirmation biases inherent within the characters in this movie, highlighting how our past experiences biases us towards our present judgments.

In conclusion, it was a pleasure to witness Bangla film-lore leapfrogging back to its Heydays through the lens of this future 'El-Classico'. A masterpiece on jurisprudence.

Srijit Mukherji's "Shotti Bole Shotti Kichu Nei" boldly reimagines Sidney Lumet's iconic 12 Angry Men & it's indian adaptation "Ek Ruka Hua Faisla" , blending Bengali sensibilities with contemporary relevance. By transporting the story to the realm of a judge's subconscious, Srijit circumvents the constraints of stage-like storytelling, transforming the courtroom into a dynamic dreamscape-sometimes set in theaters, jungles, or crashing seashores. This clever artistic liberty infuses the film with visual grandeur while remaining deeply rooted in the philosophical core of justice and morality. This movie gave that level of goosebumps & flavours of Srijit's initial films like "Baishe Srabon", "Chotushkone", "Hemlock Society" etc.

The screenplay impressively marries timeless themes with modern socio-political commentary. From the rise of Hindutva ideology to racial and linguistic biases, the film reflects the prejudices haunting present-day society. Through sharp dialogues and vivid character sketches, it delves into the personal histories that shape individual ideologies, making its characters hauntingly real.

Parambrata Chatterjee delivers one of his finest performances as a marginalized figure whose layered portrayal lingers long after the credits roll. Anirban Chakraborty, as an outsider battling his linguistic and cultural insecurities, also leaves an indelible mark. While stalwarts like Kaushik Ganguly and Kaushik Sen stay within familiar territories, the ensemble cast complements each other beautifully, creating a symphony of conflict and introspection.

The film's art direction, from zodiac-themed chairs to striking cinematography by Prosenjit Chowdhury, elevates the narrative into a visually poetic experience. The unexpected inclusion of Bengali Baul music adds cultural depth, making the dream sequences richer and more resonant.

Finally, Shotti Bole Shotti Kichu Nei is a cinematic feast-intellectually stimulating, emotionally stirring, and aesthetically vibrant. Srijit serves up a layered, buttery dish of storytelling-rich in flavor and surprisingly easy to digest. A bold experiment that reminds us why the courtroom of human conscience is timeless.

After watching #ShotyiBoleShotyiKichuNei I am convinced that Srijit Mukherji is back!! What an adaptation....

I don't think I am qualified enough to comment on his art, but as an avid movie lover of all kinds, I think Srijit Sir has once again proved that he is the ruler...

About the actors, Parambrata Chattopadhyay , Kaushik Ganguly , KoushikSen and Ritwick Chakraborty are the pillars, like I said, they are masters of their trade and don't need anyone's signing off - but the others have all contributed in the right measure like a beautifully orchestrated symphony... Sauraseni Maitra you nailed it in a single scene, Kanchan Mullick my respect for you keeps growing, Anirban Chakrabarti so good to see you in a different kind of a role, Ananya Chatterjee the voice...loved it...kudos to everyone...

Brilliant vision, brilliant directorial creativity, excellent cinematography...I can go on and on...

IT'S NOT JUST A MUST WATCH .. IT'S A CELEBRATION OF CINEMA...

Lets break it out.

Pros- 1. Cinematography was quiet good it's has a very beautiful style of shooting that never happened before in tollywood.

2. The whole zodiac was quite accurate as in 12 signs with their personality.

3. Acting was good from every actor as you can expect from srijit's movie 4. This version of 12 angry men gave the charector more saturation.

So 4 starts. Now why not 6 stars.

Now cons- 1. The just use orenge and tile combo for color tuning. Feels very forced and kind of cheap shortcut for visual.

2. When you give a straight man to act as a gay they will do very over saturated hermaphrodite acting and that definitely the case. Every actor did a good job but still feels like their were more potential with the script and actor that left unused.

3. The overall commercial approach on the dialogues. No depth in the dialogue just slang. Yes though I found those slangs unfunny unnecessary comic releaves many was laughing at it.

4. No charactor growth for any charactor thought all the charectors' debate were in mind but it would be nice to see.

Don't go to cinema hall to watch this. Wait for hoichoi.

The Movie released on OTT Hoichoi on 18th April, 2025 explores really a fresh idea and perfectly makes its Celluloid portrayal. The theme of the Movie is too unique. It is an effort to unmask all representing different sections of the society and bringing into fore realities. But this has been done following a unique pattern. Everything gets focused during informal conversations where contradictory opinions, prejudices, arguments, biasness and others keep the momentum going. 12 people express opinions on a single matter almost all through the Movie. So dialogues serve the most important part here.

The Movie starts with birthday celebration of a judge who is scheduled to announce verdict on a murder case the very next day. As the guests take adieu, the judge rests on an arm chair and goes to sleep. He dreams 12 persons including him discussing the murder case and expressing views before deciding the destiny of the murder accused. The marathon discussion goes on and at the end opinion changes from guilty to not guilty appealing the conscious part of the judge to announce verdict that the murder accused boy is innocent. As the judge rises next morning, he finds himself a completely different person. Thus, the theme is simple but hooking one. The metaphors used in this Movie are also great.

The casting of the Movie is huge but there is no unnecessary character. The roles played by all are matchless. I strongly recommend to watch the Movie.