Mon Potongo is a 2024 Bengali-language drama film directed and written by Rajdeep Paul and Sarmistha Maiti. The film stars Subhankar Mohanta, Baishakhi Roy, Seema Biswas, Joy Sengupta, Tannistha Biswas, Anindita Ghosh and Amit Saha.
Cast Subhankar Mohanta as Hasan Baishakhi Roy as Lokkhi Seema Biswas as Josna Joy Sengupta as Amitabha Tannistha Biswas as Rumi Anindita Ghosh as Pinky Amit Saha as Bapon
Plot Mon Potongo follows Hasan and Lokkhi, two young labourers from different religious backgrounds who form a close bond while struggling with poverty and social tensions.
Reception The film received positive reviews from several critics. Sangbad Pratidin praised its themes of dreams, hardship and life on the streets.
The Wall praised the direction, performances of Subhankar Mohanta and Baishakhi Roy, cinematography, and the film's portrayal of marginalised people. The Times of India, director Sarmistha Maiti described Mon Potongo as a story about desire and the pursuit of dreams beyond social identity.
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient / Result 2024 Kolkata International Film Festival Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Bengali Film Mon Potongo — 2025 Joy Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Debut Male Subhankar Mohanta — Best Debut Female Baishakhi Roy — Best Film (Critics') Mon Potongo — Best Actress (Critics') Baishakhi Roy — References
External links
Mon Potongo at IMDb