Shastry Viruddh Shastry is a 2023 Indian Bengali-language drama film written and directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. The film stars Parambrata Chatterjee, Ritwick Chakraborty, and Paran Bandopadhyay. It follows the story of two grandparents who fight for the custody of their grandson.
The film was released on 3 November 2023, to positive reviews from critics. It was a commercial success, grossing over ₹20 crore worldwide.
The film's plot follows the story of Yaman Shastry, a seven-year-old boy who lives with his grandparents, Guruji and Maasi. His parents, Akash and Sreemoyee, live in the United States and visit him on weekends. When Akash gets a job offer in the United States, he and Sreemoyee decide to take Yaman with them. However, Guruji is unwilling to let Yaman go, and he files a case for custody of the boy.
The case goes to court, and the two sets of parents argue their cases. Guruji argues that he is the traditional guardian of Yaman, and that he is the best person to raise him. Akash and Sreemoyee argue that they are Yaman's parents, and that they have the right to raise him.
In the end, the judge rules in favor of Akash and Sreemoyee. Yaman is allowed to go with them to the United States. However, the film ends with a message of hope, as Guruji and Maasi promise to continue to be a part of Yaman's life.
The film was praised for its sensitive handling of a complex issue. The performances of the cast were also praised, with Parambrata Chatterjee and Ritwick Chakraborty receiving special mention.
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