Dear Maa (2025)

Original title

ডিয়ার মা

Directed by

Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury

Genre

drama film

Country

India

Runtime

2h 24m

Rated

U/A 13+

Rating

9.0 of 10 from 2 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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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