Chatrak 2011 Bengali Movie Wiki [2024]

Chatrak (2011) – Complete Wiki, Cast, Story, and Critical Analysis

Chatrak (Bengali: ছত্রাক; English: Mushroom) is a 2011 Indian Bengali-language art drama film directed by the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Unlike mainstream Bengali commercial cinema, Chatrak stands out for its surreal narrative, unconventional storytelling, and bold exploration of modern urban alienation. The film is a Bangladesh-India co-production, starring Bangladeshi superstar Chanchal Chowdhury alongside the prolific Indian actor Rudranil Ghosh and acclaimed actress Locket Chatterjee.

Overview

Chatrak (English translation: Mushroom) is a 2011 Bengali-language art film directed by acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, who won the Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his debut feature The Forsaken Land. The film is notable for its surreal, allegorical, and deeply atmospheric storytelling—a departure from mainstream Bengali cinema. It explores themes of alienation, urban decay, repressed desire, and nature’s revenge against unbridled development. Chatrak 2011 Bengali Movie Wiki

Premise and tone

Theatrical Response

In West Bengal, the film had a limited run (only 12 screens). Mainstream audiences rejected it, with many walking out of screenings. Ticket sales were poor, but the film gained a midnight movie cult status among film students and arthouse enthusiasts. Chatrak (2011) – Complete Wiki, Cast, Story, and