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Romantic mystery film

Monchora (2016): Cast & Plot

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Monchora is a 2016 romantic mystery film directed by Sandip Ray, starring Abir Chatterjee as Dibakar, Raima Sen and Paran Banerjee. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Monchora (2016) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Sandip Ray
Genres
Romance , Mystery
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
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The story

What Is Monchora About?

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

A thief's story unfolds in this romantic drama, filled with vibrant characters and a touch of mystery reminiscent of Saradindu Bandyopadhyay's works. The film explores the complexities of relationships and secrets, centering on the character portrayed by Abir Chatterjee. It promises a blend of emotional depth and intriguing suspense.

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Cast & crew

Monchora Cast & Characters

Abir Chatterjee leads the cast as Dibakar, with Raima Sen as Nanda and Paran Banerjee as Mr. Chowdhury. Directed by Sandip Ray; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sandip Ray

More films directed by Sandip Ray: Nayan Rahasya, Hatyapuri, Professor Shanku O El Dorado and Double Feluda.

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Plot

Monchora Plot Summary

What happens in Monchora from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Based on a story by the celebrated writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Monchora weaves together Dibakar and Nanda in a careful, character-driven drama that circles around a single, potent heirloom. At the heart of the tale lies the Surjo moni, a deep red ruby worshipped as a god within the family, its gleam carrying reverence, fear, and a whisper of danger. The house is anchored by an elderly man, Mr. Chowdhury, whose fascination with astrology colors every decision, and by his grandson Manmatha, a reckless, free-spirited bachelor who moves through life with a swagger and is entangled in a rumored affair with the con woman Lily. The tension between duty and desire threads through their days as the family contends with shifting loyalties and the lure of the sunstone.

Full summary

The whole story of Monchora, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Monchora?

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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Which actor portrays the thief in the film?

Details

Monchora Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Monchora - The Heart Stealer” and “偷心人”.

Also known as
  • Monchora - The Heart Stealer
  • 偷心人

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FAQ

Monchora FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Monchora?

Monchora runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Monchora released?

Monchora was released in 2016.

Who directed Monchora?

Monchora was directed by Sandip Ray.

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Who is in the cast of Monchora?

Monchora stars Abir Chatterjee as Dibakar, Raima Sen as Nanda and Paran Banerjee as Mr. Chowdhury, among 5 credited actors.

Does Monchora have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Monchora in?

The original language of Monchora is Bengali.

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