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‘Lukochuri’ is a sweet, intriguing tale of love

The Bengali adaptation of ‘Sairat’, starring Angana Roy, Rajdeep Deb & Shaheb Chattopadhyay, has already released in theatres

What happens when a rich and overprotected girl falls in love with a thief who comes to rob her house? Does escape from a father’s tyranny also provide escape from reality? And how long can a love built on deception flatter to deceive? Lukochuri, premised on these questions, is directed by Shieladitya Moulik and stars Angana Roy and debutant Rajdeep Deb as the lead pair. A touching adaptation of Sairat, a 2016 Marathi romantic tragedy, Lukochuri released in theatres on March 22.

Shot in just nine days, Lukochuri is set entirely in the hills, which adds to the innocence and the intrigue evoked by the plot. The cast also includes Shaheb Chattopadhyay, whose turn as a possessive father and husband complements the effortless chemistry between Angana and Rajdeep. Adding to the strengths of the film is its mellow music, tinged with melancholy.

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— Priyam Marik