Badshahi Angti

3 Great Movies in hand ("PK" , "Bomkeysh Fire Elo" n " Badsahi Angti") and I have to choose only one because lack of time to see all three. But it's not a big shot for me as my own Hero "Feluda" is there in the field and also my automatic choice. It's great to see a houseful hall (at 6pm show) even in ISL final evening where Atletico de Kolkata was there.

To write a review on Feluda Movie is very easy as there is no fear of delivering spoilers , even doesn't need to focus about any space regarding the story , as each n everyone was a masterpiece by the Magician, Particularly this one" Badsahi Angti" which is very close to our heart. This was one of the stories at the beginning of the series, at his (Feluda) young age, where he still didn't have a revolver but this was the story where he established the fact that he came to stay in our heart forever.

Once in an interview Sandip Ray told that his Father always believe in the fact that to make a thriller movie from a story which everyone knows, reveal the villain First (as he did in "Sonar Kella" n "JoyBaba Felunath") and then draw the 'Cat' n 'mouse' game correctly .It's the way to bring back the audience twice in the hall. But In "Badsahi Angti" it's not possible (it is one of the toughest Feluda story to draw on screen I think )and correctly here he doesn't follow his father's way , rather he stick to the story as it is in the book, line by line with every minute details (like throwing of cig. By Feluda In his own way).As a result the story came alive on the screen like a running commentary. Tight Script, No looseness, line by line dialogues, scenes, handy graphics, original n new background score (Particularly, of the animals were really great) make the presentation smarter. Sandip Ray also believes that every Feluda story is a journey and so also we. He tried hard To Establish this fact with various great locations of Lucknow, Haridwar in a very beautiful way. With his smart directions the Railway stations, Bare Imam Bara , Residency , roads n crowds of Lucknow , Har Ki Pauri Ghat , Ganges added the much needed tour effect.

Regarding acting we see a new Feluda here n Abir Chatterjee Justifies. With a younger look (needed according to the story) down to earth voice, less talkative nature, expressions, attitude He properly placed his foot in the shoe. Rather I don't like Sourav Das as Topse. He failed to produce the dilemma of innocence and intelligence in his character (though to produce this, is really tough indeed to a newcomer). Hope he will do better in next seasons. Other actors are also very good n properly fitted in their role. But frankly speaking Paran Bandopadhyay steals the show(YES and in a Feluda movie from Feluda !!!!) from first to last scene with his new look and awesome acting. Just Speechless. On a whole a Great Feluda Movie without destroying the Pages.

So Friends start your English Festive Season Surely with this FIRST n FAST.

Note: It will be far better if I saw my most wanted childhood horror "the Rattle snake" in real without graphics.

Take home message: Nothing. Just awesomeness…Feluda is Best, Feluda is Best.

BADSAHIE ANGTI is a fairly engaging thriller directed by Sandip Ray. A mystery thriller in the Feluda series created by Satyajit Ray, this story is based on a plot involving a 'royalty ring' weaving in historical fiction, murder, pilferage and threats against the backdrop of royal Lucknow. It is interesting to observe how several competent actors have donned the mantle of the detective through the years - Soumitro Chattopadhyay, Sabyasachi Chakraborty and Abir Chattopadhyay (who plays Feluda in this film). This is an early Feluda story and so 'Jatayu' aka Lal Mohan Ganguly is yet to arrive on the scene. The rest of the cast contributes to making the film a watchable fare - Dipankar De, Biswajit Chakraborty, Paran Bandopadhyay, Bharat Kaul, Rajatava Dutta and others. An observation I made from the Feluda films I have watched is that women hardly figures in the scheme of things whereas in the other films of Satyajit Ray they have strong roles. Rating: 3.8 out of 5

Good recreation of iconic Bengali-Hindustani detective movie written by Satyajit Ray.

The film is quite impressive when compared to Sandip Ray's previous films. Simply put it's a good story told to a tee. The positive factors are the tight script, well supported background music, and the nice use of camera in giving us a taste of Nawabi Lucknow.

Yes, the film could have been better. There are certain aspects which could have made a difference like the acting prowess of Soumitra Chatterjee to bring alive the character, intelligent and tighter script for which Satyajit Ray was well known, and lastly the presence of Jatayu to add another dimension (though we do not have Jatayu in the story of Badshahi Angti). These aspects together could have provided a much tighter integration with the concept of Feluda that is so well ingrained in the minds of middle-class Bengali. But shortcomings are simply beyond the control of the present director.

So it is not fair to always fall back on earlier films of Satyajit Ray, and come out with a criticism. On the contrary we should praise the fact that in spite of all the inherent shortcomings Sandip Ray has managed to come with a smart and absorbing Feluda film. So, watch the film as it is without carrying the past movies in mind. Thanks to Sandip Ray and his whole film unit in making this Feluda film a success.

I went to see the movie with a great expectation and the movie is really so good but not so good like previous films of the series.I think MR.

Ray tried to make this a short film because the novel is really big but the movie is not so big.RAY literally tried to make this a short film which is i think ridiculous.All the characters were played by good actors but i think the villain literally made a joke out of the character as described by the writer.but overall it's a really good film and those who are remained to watch the film please go and see it.it will not disappoint you.all the actors did a wonderful job.