Raja Chanda’s Biye Bibhrat delivers exactly what was promised in the trailer: a delightful romantic comedy. Given the straightforward plot, Chanda banks on the chemistry between the two lead actors — Abir Chatterjee and Parambrata Chattopadhyay — and veteran actress Sudipa Basu to have the audience in splits.
Shakyajit Som (Abir Chatterjee), an investment banker and a YouTube sensation, reluctantly agrees to go for an arranged marriage after constant nagging from his mother (Sudipa Basu). After meeting several potential brides, he finds himself drawn to Mohor (Lahoma Bhattacharjee), an interior designer.
As the wedding preparations progress, Shakya receives a mysterious letter accusing Mohor of being promiscuous and using black magic to charm her music teacher Chondromouli Hazra (Parambrata Chattopadhyay). A desperate Shakya meets Chondromouli to clear his doubts about his prospective bride. However, a series of amusing misadventures poses several hurdles along the path.
The bromance between Abir and Parambrata, and the contrasting personalities of their characters Shakya and Chondromouli, is the heart of the film. Abir is a natural as a confident young celebrity from Kolkata, flaunting his charisma with ease. On the other hand, it is a pleasant surprise to see Parambrata as a shy, socially awkward music teacher from the suburbs, burdened by his insecurities and difficult family dynamics.
Lahoma Bhattacharjee is authentic as Mohor and is able to retain an air of enigma about her. Sudipa Basu adds a lot to the film – both in terms of depth and humour — as a quintessential South Kolkata mother.
Despite its enjoyable elements, Biye Bibhrat is overly predictable; its characters and their problems are nothing new. This gap is somewhat filled by the film’s soulful soundtrack. Music is a key element, given that Chondromouli is Mohor’s music teacher.
Composer Ranajoy Bhattacharjee delivers a melodious album. Jiya Tui Chhara in Arijit Singh’s voice — the lyrics have been penned by Barish of Bhalobashar Morshum fame — stands out among the songs.
