Belashuru 2022

Arati diagnosed and relocated to Santiniketan

Five years after Belaseshe, Arati is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Biswanath becomes her sole caregiver and moves her from Kolkata to Santiniketan to reduce noise and stress. He embraces the burden as penitence for not giving her enough time during their marriage.

Biswanath vows to care for Arati alone

Biswanath declares he will take care of Arati without help from their children or nurses. He believes shielding her from interruptions is essential for her wellbeing. This promise defines his relationship with her in the days that follow.

Arati struggles to recognise her husband

Arati shows clear memory gaps regarding Biswanath and fails to recognise him as her husband. She still recognises Bijon and Sharmistha and recalls other relatives, but Biswanath is branded as a stranger. She also roams the village in search of her childhood home and Atindra.

Plan to trigger memory: Faridpur trip

Biswanath decides to take Arati back to her native village, hoping familiar surroundings will jog her memory. He is joined by Malasree, Bijon, Piu, Palash, and Jyotirmay, forming a large, supportive caravan. The trip marks a turning point in their bid to revive Arati’s past.

Encounter with Atindra and rekindled happiness

In Faridpur, Arati meets her childhood friend Atindra and feels a surge of happiness. Her mood brightens as she starts recalling the day of her marriage, even if her memory isn’t fully restored. The trip stirs hopeful moments but leaves some gaps unresolved.

The marriage reenactment attempts to spark memory

To help Arati remember, the family reenacts her wedding day with all the customary details. She recognises the husband’s name but cannot identify him as Biswanath. The exercise triggers emotion, yet full recognition remains out of reach.

Biswanath accepts the likely reality

After the reenactment, Biswanath slowly accepts that Arati may never recognize him as her husband. He redoubles his care, choosing patience over frustration. His commitment remains unwavering despite the heartbreak.

Barin’s life and Sharmistha’s divorce

Back in Kolkata, Barin becomes a successful publisher while Sharmistha divorces him and moves to Mumbai with her children. Arati, however, does not remember Barin’s divorce and continues to ask about Sharmistha. The separation contrasts with how Arati’s memories still weave through their lives.

Sharmistha visits Arati and rekindles love

Sharmistha agrees to visit Arati at Shantiniketan, despite earlier tensions. Barin apologises to her for past constraints and praises her talents, accepting her as a partner rather than a rival. Their renewed bond deepens as Sharmistha decides not to return to Mumbai.

Bijon and Malasree confront the truth

Bijon’s sexuality and the true state of their marriage surface. Malasree resists pressure to end the relationship and explains their companionship goes beyond mere physical desire. Biswanath supports Malasree’s autonomy, highlighting a broader view of fidelity and devotion.

Palash and Piu pursue different paths

Palash leaves his director career in Bollywood and works as a television actor in Mumbai, while Piu steps away from film work to focus on motherhood. Their ambitions clash with the pressures of fame and the couple’s desire to start a family. The pair navigate the evolving landscape of their careers and marriage.