★★★☆☆ (3.5/5) – A commercial powerhouse for fans of action and romance. Watch it for: Jeet’s swagger, Mithun’s villainy, Sayantika’s charm, and the stunning climax.
In the kingdom of Madhumati, a fierce warrior named Bhawani Shankar (Jeet) serves as the commander of the royal army. He is secretly in love with the princess, Rani Madhumati (Sayantika Banerjee). However, his world shatters when a treacherous general, Sher Jung (Mithun Chakraborty), kills the king and usurps the throne. In a dramatic battle, Bhawani kills the traitor but is mortally wounded, vowing to protect the princess in another life. Bengali Movie Awara
The film was praised for its rich visual texture. While the modern Kolkata sequences were gritty and raw, the 16th-century portions were grand, featuring elaborate sets, horses, and sword-fighting choreography. ★★★☆☆ (3