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Dear Maa (2025)

Dear Maa poster
Original title
ডিয়ার মা
Directed by
Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Rated
U/A 13+
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A career-driven woman decides to adopt a child, leading her to navigate questions of motherhood and identity. The story follows her personal journey and the bonds she forms.

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What happens

Dear Maa (transl. Dear Mother) is a 2025 Indian Bengali-language drama film directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and produced by Aashish Singh. The film marks Chowdhury's return to Bengali cinema after a decade, following his acclaimed 2014 film Buno Haansh. It explores themes of motherhood, adoption, and identity through the story of a career-driven woman who adopts a child. The film features Jaya Ahsan in the lead role, supported by Chandan Roy Sanyal, child actors Ahana and Nandika Das, Saswata Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee, and Anubha Fatehpuria. It was released theatrically on 18 July 2025 to positive critical reception, with particular praise for Ahsan's performance. The film was also screened in North America and Canada, with discussions about potential Oscar eligibility. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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