: Due to the explicit nature of the content, the film was never given a wide theatrical release in India. A censored version without the controversial scenes was eventually prepared for the Kolkata Film Festival. Paoli Dam’s Perspective
: The narrative follows Rahul and Paoli as they journey into a forest to find Rahul’s brother, who has reportedly gone mad and is living in the wild. The Controversy: A "Bold" Departure PAOLI DAM SEX SCENE IN MOVIE CHATRAK MUSHROOMS
Paoli Dam has consistently defended her decision to perform the scene, viewing it as an essential part of her growth as a serious actor. : Due to the explicit nature of the
: An architect who returns to Kolkata from Dubai to oversee a massive construction project. The Controversy: A "Bold" Departure Paoli Dam has
Chatrak is an arthouse drama that explores the rapid, often chaotic urban development of Kolkata and its impact on the human soul.
: The scene caused an uproar in the conservative Bengali middle class. Many critics argued it was "gratuitous," while supporters saw it as a breakthrough for realism in Indian cinema.
: Rahul’s girlfriend who has been waiting for his return. While he was away, she engaged in a brief fling with another man (Anubrata).