Bhaimon Da

Was watching again yesterday. It's really incredible to see that even on the third week, there was not even a single seat empty in the theatre. Director has done an incredible job in this movie. The characterization, screenplay, music and every other aspects of the movie is incredibly beautiful. Assamese cinema is back on the track with this Movie hopefully. From the second day of release, every show of the film is houseful and this is the third week.

It's a cinematic marvel in terms of picturization, screenplay, characterization, music, acting, etc. Being the first biopic in Assamese language, it has really set the bar real high.

A very well-crafted tribute to Munin Barua and Assamese cinema. Loved the actors who played Zubeen Da, Jatin Da, and HBS. 👍👏💐

A journey through the great Assamese cinematic era. The movie, themed around giving opportunities to newcomers, is something for which I offer my sincere appreciation. I enjoyed the performances of the actors portraying Zubeen Da, Jatin Da, and HBS.

It was a journey through a significant period in Assamese cinema, effectively showcasing Munin Barua's commitment to providing opportunities for new talent. The transitions between plot points could have been smoother.

I hope Assamese cinema continues to flourish and achieve even greater success.

The film depicts the lives of not only Munin Barua but his whole family, wrapped in the craft of filmmaking. It's a little melodramatic, but it works fine.

I loved three performances in particular - the first being Samudragupta Dutta as Shiv Prasad Thakur. Every time he appeared on screen, his aura filled it. I'm not sure how accurate his portrayal is, but it perfectly reflected the presence of a commanding figure in Munin Barua's life. Then Geetartha Sarma steals the show as Manash 'Rijju' Barua, and Bonodip Sarma does true justice to his respective role.

The BGM, especially the flute piece, was emotional, and the songs do justice to the tone. The entire "Xur Bahini" and Jayanta Hazarika segment was very strong.

That said, the film does have some irregularities in editing and writing. It jumps too often between different scenes with completely different plots, making some points feel abrupt and unexplained. The costume design, while melodramatic, has a few noticeable flaws. The "Hiya Diya Niya" composition part felt cheesy and forced, along with a few scenes in the first half. Also, I missed seeing a few prominent people I was expecting to have a feature.

Overall, it's a very good attempt to pay tribute to perhaps the most visionary director of Assamese cinema. It's not a masterpiece or a perfect biopic, but it has certainly reached a level Assamese movies hadn't touched in a long time.

(PS: My first review on IMDb - wanted it to be for something special. I guess "Bhaimon Da" has filled that void.)

How good Bhaimon Da is ? You can assess and imagine when I say that it's the first Assamese movie of my life which truly made me emotional. The last scene complemented by the last song of the movie presented how truly rich and beautiful Assamese culture is. Loved Bhaimon Da so much.

The movie is a wonderful eye opener to the pain, struggles and immense commitment of every artist who has done his or her part despite so many hurdles.

Thanks to late Bhaimon Sir, Zubeen Da , Jatin Sir, Ravi Sir, every artist and team members who worked so hard and despite facing so many problems, contributed to our beloved Assamese culture.

Thank you so much to the entire 'Bhaimon Da' movie team for the most amazing Assamese film.

God bless 🙏

To truly grasp this biopic on Munin Barua, one must already be deeply familiar with the people and moments that shaped his cinematic journey. The film offers no character introductions or context, making it confusing for anyone unfamiliar with his life or works. What unfolds on screen feels more like a patchwork of loosely connected vignettes, stitched together without rhythm or clarity. The narrative structure is haphazard, and the storytelling suffers from poor pacing and arrangement.

While the film rides high on Assamese sentiment, it falls short in terms of cinematic substance. Much of the attention it has received seems driven more by regional pride and nostalgia than by its own merit. Personally, I watched it out of my affection for Munin Barua's classics like Hiya Diya Niya, Nayak, and Bidhata, as well as for the timeless music of Zubeen Garg during that era.