8/12 (Binay Badal Dinesh)
8/12 (Binay Badal Dinesh)

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8/12 (Binay Badal Dinesh)

2022
Movie
98 min
Bengali

Based on the historical attack on Writers' Building by three Bengal Volunteers in 1930. Releasing on Indian Republic Day.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Arunabha ChatterjeeGenres: Drama, Historical, War

Plot Summary

The film dramatizes the daring escape of three young revolutionaries, Binay Krishna Basu, Badal Gupta, and Dinesh Chandra Majumdar, who assassinated the Inspector General of Prisons, B.E. Hodgson, in the Writers' Building, Kolkata. It delves into their motivations, the societal context of British India, and the immense courage displayed in their act of defiance.

Critical Reception

8/12 (Binay Badal Dinesh) received a generally positive reception, with critics praising its historical accuracy, strong performances, and patriotic theme. Audiences appreciated its attempt to bring a significant historical event to life with a sense of urgency and bravery, though some noted the film's dense narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful portrayal of a pivotal moment in India's freedom struggle.

  • Anirban Bhattacharya's performance as Binay is particularly highlighted.

  • The film effectively captures the spirit of youthful rebellion against colonial rule.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally commended the film for its historical relevance and patriotic undertones, with many finding it an inspiring watch. Some viewers mentioned that the pacing could have been more dynamic.

Fun Fact

The film's title, '8/12', refers to the date of the historical incident: December 8, 1930.

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