Suman Ghosh’s film Kabuliwala has established a deep connection with the audience. “The film has notched up Rs 1 crore within the first four days of release,” said a spokesperson from SVF, one of the producers of the film. The streak of houseful shows persisted till January 1 and the film also garnered high ratings on platforms like BookMyShow. Audiences spanning all age groups have showered the film with overwhelmingly positive reviews, fostering an emotionally charged atmosphere during hall visits for the cast and crew.

Prominent figures in the industry, Srijit Mukherji and Swastika Mukherjee were moved after watching the film. Swastika, visibly moved to tears, expressed her emotions, praising the artistry of Suman Ghosh and the entire team for creating a cinematic gem that resonates long after the credits roll.

Rituparna Sengupta and Suman Ghosh

Srijit Mukherji, captivated by the innocence and love portrayed by Mithun Chakraborty and Anumegha Kahali as Mini, lauded Ghosh’s directorial finesse. He said: “I loved it a lot. It is highly recommended. Classic revisits have their disadvantages with constant comparisons to stalwarts like Tapan Sinha, Chhabi Biswas, and Balraj Sahni. I believe Suman has done full justice to it.”

Director Kaushik Ganguly declared Kabuliwala as one of Ghosh’s finest works. He emphasised, “Mithunda’s portrayal of Rahmat is nothing short of a treat for the soul. The grand vision of the film has left me, along with everyone else, utterly spellbound.”

Debasree Roy echoed the sentiments, saying, “The portrayal of emotions and relationships in Kabuliwala is truly commendable. Suman Ghosh has crafted it with love, and Mithun Chakraborty’s performance is exceptional, resonating with the soul of the character.”

Kaushik Ganguly

Ghosh expressed his joy at the overwhelming response, receiving appreciation at the latest hall visit at Nandan, where audiences found the film remarkably relatable and apt for the present times. He extended his congratulations to the producers for backing such a significant project that deeply resonates with contemporary audiences.