The story begins in contemporary Kolkata with Rohit Mullick (played by Jisshu Sengupta), a naive, somewhat spoiled young man from an affluent family. Rohit aspires to be a politician but lacks the grit or the connect with the masses. To find his roots and improve his oratory skills, he decides to learn Kabigaan —a traditional form of Bengali folk debate and music. His search leads him to a mysterious, reclusive teacher named Mahamaya . As Rohit delves deeper into his training, he begins to experience haunting visions, nosebleeds, and fragmented memories that feel terrifyingly foreign. He realizes that his life is inextricably linked to a history he has never lived.
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Directed by Srijit Mukherji, this Bengali musical drama stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, and Swastika Mukherjee. The story weaves between present-day Kolkata and 19th-century Bihar, exploring the life of a forgotten kabiyal (folk singer) named Kushal Hazra, who is haunted by memories of a past life. The film blends reincarnation, folk music (especially kabigan and jaatishwar genres), and a meditation on identity. It won National Film Awards for Best Male Playback (Rupankar) and Best Makeup.