Dabaru

Dabaru

The film follows young Surya, played by Samadarshi Sarkar as a child and Arghya Basu Roy as a teenager, who grows up in the slums of North Kolkata. He discovers chess through his supportive grandfather, Nabin Sarkar (Deepankar De), despite facing poverty and opposition from his alcoholic father. Surya's mother, Karuna Devi (Rituparna Sengupta), becomes his main supporter as he pursues his passion for chess. As Surya navigates the competitive chess scene, he trains under two contrasting coaches: the encouraging Rathindra (Chiranjeet Chakraborty) and later the abusive Samiran (Kaushik Sen). His journey is filled with challenges, but his determination leads him to the pinnacle of success. The film culminates in Surya's victory at the 1998 Commonwealth Chess Championship at just 19 years old, making him India's youngest Grandmaster. Through resilience and the support of his family, Surya's story reveals the transformative power of hope, love, and dedication in the face of adversity.

Director

Pathikrit Basu

Release

10 May 2024

Run time

131 min

Language

Bengali