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Konttho (2019): Cast & Plot

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Konttho is a 2019 drama directed by Nandita Roy, starring Shiboprosad Mukherjee as Arjun Mallick, Paoli Dam and Jaya Ahsan. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes.

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Konttho (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 24m (144 min)
Director
Nandita Roy
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
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The story

What Is Konttho About?

The premise of Konttho without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Arjun Mallik is a beloved and popular radio host whose voice resonates deeply with his listeners. His seemingly perfect life is shattered when he’s diagnosed with throat cancer. The film explores his journey through a difficult diagnosis, highlighting the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit as he confronts his challenges and searches for hope.

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Cast & crew

Konttho Cast & Characters

Shiboprosad Mukherjee leads the cast as Arjun Mallick, with Paoli Dam as Pritha Mallick and Jaya Ahsan as Romila Chowdhury. Directed by Nandita Roy; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nandita Roy

More films directed by Nandita Roy, best-rated first: Bohurupi, Shastry Viruddh Shastry, Raktabeej and Haami 2.

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Plot

Konttho Plot Summary

What happens in Konttho from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Konttho follows a story of friendship and resilience, centering on Arjun Mallick [Shiboprosad Mukherjee], a popular RJ whose voice is a lifeline for his listeners. His show is a daily ritual for thousands, and the warmth of his broadcasts creates a close bond with his audience. The calendar turns toward success when he receives the prestigious “Voice of The Year” award, a moment that feels like the perfect capstone to a life that already seems blessed. At home, his life looks equally radiant: a loving wife, Pritha Mallick [Paoli Dam], and a young son share in the glow of his public triumph. The radio studio becomes a stage where his words weave comfort, humor, and a sense of belonging for people who tune in from all walks of life.

Full summary

The whole story of Konttho, scene by scene

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Videos

Konttho Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 featurettes.

KONTTHO (KONTHO) TRAILER | SHIBOPROSAD MUKHERJEE | PAOLI DAM | JAYA AHSAN | NANDITA ROY
  • Featurette SHOBAI CHUP | KONTTHO (KONTHO) | NANDITA | SHIBOPROSAD | PAOLI | SAHANA| PRASEN| DIPANGSHU
  • Featurette ALOTE ALOTE DHAKA | KONTTHO | ANUPAM ROY | NANDITA | SHIBOPROSAD | PAOLI | JAYA | NEW BENGALI SONG
  • Featurette OBAK JOLE | KONTTHO | PRASEN | NANDITA | SHIBOPROSAD | PAOLI DAM | JAYA AHSAN | NEW BENGALI MOVIE
  • Featurette BORNOPORICHOY | KONTTHO | ANINDYA | PRASHMITA | SHIBOPROSAD | JAYA | NANDITA | PAOLI | BENGALI SONG
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Konttho?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the lead character Arjun Mallick in the film?

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FAQ

Konttho FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Konttho, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Konttho?

Konttho runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

When was Konttho released?

Konttho was released on May 10, 2019.

Who directed Konttho?

Konttho was directed by Nandita Roy.

More films by Nandita Roy

Who is in the cast of Konttho?

Konttho stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee as Arjun Mallick, Paoli Dam as Pritha Mallick and Jaya Ahsan as Romila Chowdhury, among 8 credited actors.

Does Konttho have a post-credit scene?

No. Konttho has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Konttho in?

The original language of Konttho is Bengali.

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