Omorshongi

The story revolves around two childhood sweethearts Anurag and Joyee, who have been inseparable since their school days. They have been soulmates since the 5th grade. After being in love for many years, their marriage has been fixed and they have brought a new house too, for moving in after marriage. But tragedy strikes their life as they are on the verge of starting a new phase of life together. Unexpectedly, Joyee dies of a heart attack just a day before the wedding. Anurag's world, once teeming with literary inspiration, now stagnates in an abyss of grief. But this doesn't end their love story.

He starts seeing fleeting apparitions of Joyee - her glimpses caught in mirror reflections and familiar corners of the room. He soon realised, what initially appeared to be hallucinatory projections of sorrow, has turned into an unsettling truth. Joyee has returned as a ghost, unwilling to leave Anurag behind. Anurag, an exhausted novelist, is perplexed by the complexity of the situation. Although initially terrified, he slowly starts to enjoy her presence, convincing himself that fate has given him a bonus round with the love of his life.

He further realised that only he can see Joyee's ghost, owing to the strong bonding of love in between them. Joyee is there, nagging, scolding and comforting Anurag while refusing to fade into oblivion. After a few days, Anurag also perceived that neither can he touch her nor they can live a truly shared life. He is struck in a dilemma, whether it is possible to live and romance with a partner, who no longer possess a physical body. He is struck in a limbo as he realises that despite him growing old, she will not age.

He desperately attempts to make a true sense of Joyee's existence through the help of tantrics, spiritualists and occult experts. He starts reading books on death and afterlife and seeks help from temple priests. He becomes so involved with this, that he now wants to write horror stories, in place of the romantic stories, which he had liked earlier. He madly seeks the answer about what is there after life. Although he contemplates a new relationship with Niharika, he realised all the more that he would never be able to move on from Joyee's intangible existence. Despite opening a new dynamic in his life, it further complicated his healing. He was unable to forget her and their shared memories.

He gets to know from a spiritualist that a close one who has died, can return as a ghost after death only if a major danger has passed or if a major danger is present in the near future. Since Anurag was the only one who could see her, he was the probable danger victim. He warned Anurag of a possible major danger, upcoming in his life and asked him to be cautious. Despite his parents and to be would-have-been in-laws persuading him to move on, he is stuck to Joyee's ghost and their love. Anurag is eager to know regarding the nature of longing between two special lovers and wants to make a true sense of the possibility of a romantic love transcending death.{{cite news |title=Director Samik Roy Choudhury writes about Omorshongi |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/director-samik-roy-choudhury-writes-about-omorshongi/cid/2082342 |access-date=16 February 2025 |work=The Telegraph |date=8 February 2025}}

{{cast listing|

• Vikram Chatterjee as Anurag{{cite news |last1=Roy Chowdhury |first1=Samik |title='Omorshongi is an ambitious blend of love, loss, and spectral reminiscences' says director Samik Roy Choudhury |url=https://t2online.in/videos/video/-omorshongi-is-an-ambitious-blend-of-love-loss-and-spectral-reminiscences-/1326660 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=t2 Online |date=8 February 2025}}
• Sohini Sarkar as Joyee
• Shreema Bhattacherjee as Shree
• Aniruddha Gupta as Anurag's confidant
• Dibyasha Das as Niharika
• Saumya Sengupta as Anurag's father
• Madhumita Chakraborty as Anurag's mother
• Sandip Bhattacharya as Joyee's father

}}

{{cast listing|

• Ankush Hazra{{cite news |title=বিক্রম পর্দায় ভূতের সঙ্গে প্রেম করছেন, বাস্তবে অঙ্কুশ! ফাঁস করেই আক্ষেপে ভেঙে পড়লেন? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/ankush-hazra-congratulates-vikram-chatterjee-for-his-new-movie-omorshongi-calls-girlfriend-oindrila-sen-ghost-dgtl/cid/1578571 |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=Anandabazar Patrika |date=31 January 2025 |language=bn}}
• Madhumita Sarcar
• Bibriti Chatterjee
• Angana Roy
• Tathagata Mukherjee
• Qaushiq Mukherjee

}}

The film marked the Bengali film debut of director Dibya Chatterjee. The director explained that the title of the film is suggestive of a love story that transcends the mortal plane and means "Lovers beyond the realm".{{cite news |title=Vikram and Sohini star in the new romantic comedy Omorshongi |url=https://t2online.in/videos/video/vikram-and-sohini-star-in-the-new-romantic-comedy-omorshongi/532270?utm_source=recommendation&ref=recommendation |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=t2 Online |date=6 October 2023}} In an interview, the director informed that he didn't have any trouble while recruiting the cast and crew of the film. He decided to do a film in Bengali after meeting his childhood friend Abhinav, who assured him to produce the film. While the cinematographer was his flatmate in Mumbai, he approached Vikram and Sohini for knowing them previously from a web series.{{cite news |last1=Goswami |first1=Ranita |title=Vikram-Sohini: 'এখন সম্পর্ক টিকিয়ে রাখাটাই চ্যালেঞ্জ…', 'অমরসঙ্গী' বিক্রমকে পাশে নিয়ে কথাটা কেন বললেন সোহিনী? |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/omorshongi-sohini-sarkar-and-vikram-chatterjee-opens-up-about-love-and-relationship-31737701920679.html |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |date=24 January 2025 |language=bn}}

Vikram spoke in an interview that he signed to the film for its script and unique genre, which encompasses the elements of horror with a romantic comedy film. Sohini also revealed that she signed the film owing to its interesting script and her personal acquaintance with the director after working in a Hindi language web series.{{cite news |title=পাল্টাচ্ছে মুখ! বড় পর্দায় ফের 'অমর সঙ্গী', মুক্তি কবে? |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/bn/!entertainment/bikram-chatterjee-sohini-sarkar-acts-in-bengali-movie-omorshongi-west-bengal-news-wbs24120701951 |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=ETV Bharat |date=7 December 2024 |language=bn}}

The cinematography has been done majorly in Kolkata and partially in Howrah. Major schedules have been shot in Rashbehari Avenue, Deshapriya Park regions of South Kolkata and on the banks of Hooghly River beside the Howrah Bridge. The filming was started on 25 August 2023.{{cite news |title=Vikram Sohini Omor Shongi:ফার্স্ট লুকের পর শুটিং শুরু 'অমরসঙ্গী'র, জুটিতে বিক্রম-সোহিনী |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/bengali/west-bengal/entertainment/movie/vikram-sohini-omor-shongi-goes-to-the-floors/wb20230825125423301301802 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=ETV Bharat |date=25 August 2023 |language=bn}} Sohini spoke about a rain scene, in which the artificial tank was finished in just taking Vikram's shots. She explained how difficult it was for her to wait till the next tank arrives, while holding on to that mood and emotion.{{cite news |last1=A. Roy |first1=Priyanka |title=Vikram Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar shine in a Calcutta-themed shoot ahead of Omorshongi release |url=https://t2online.in/goodlife/books/vikram-chatterjee-and-sohini-sarkar-shine-in-a-calcutta-themed-shoot-ahead-of-omorshongi%C2%A0release/1311205 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=t2 Online |date=29 January 2025}} The filming was completed and wrapped up on 21 April 2024.{{cite news |last1=Chakraborty |first1=Shamayita |title=Omorshongi: It's a wrap for Vikram Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar's film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/omorshongi-its-a-wrap-for-vikram-chatterjee-and-sohini-sarkars-film/b4a91bda4b423 |access-date=16 February 2025 |work=OTTplay |date=23 April 2024}}

The first look of the characters was revealed on 21 August 2023.{{cite news |title=Vikram Sohini Omor Shongi: নতুন ছবিতে 'অমরসঙ্গী' বিক্রম-সোহিনী |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/bengali/west-bengal/entertainment/movie/vikram-chatterjee-sohini-sarkar-omor-shongi-first-look-out-now/wb20230821215209345345532 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=ETV Bharat |date=21 August 2023}} The first poster was released on 6 December 2024.{{cite news |title=Omorshongi: A genre-bending horror romantic comedy unveiled |url=https://t2online.in/undefined/undefined/omorshongi-a-genre-bending-horror-romantic-comedy-unveiled/1243192 |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=t2 Online |date=6 December 2024}} The teaser was released on 17 December 2024.{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman |title=The teaser of Omorshongi is out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/the-teaser-of-omorshongi-is-out/articleshow/116425319.cms |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Times of India |date=18 December 2024}}{{cite news |title=New Bengali film teasers and trailers: Omorshongi, Oporochito, Bhaggyolokkhi |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/omorshongi-oporochito-teasers-and-bhaggyolokkhi-trailer-out/cid/2074354 |access-date=16 February 2025 |work=The Telegraph |date=30 December 2024}} The trailer was released on 22 January 2025 on Zee Music Bangla and Dreams On Sale Youtube channels.{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Piya |title=The trailer of Omorshongi underlines the timelessness of true love |url=https://t2online.in/not-in-use/wheels/the-trailer-of-omorshongi-underlines-the-timelessness-of-true-love/1308129 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=t2 Online |date=25 January 2025}}

At the trailer launch event, the trailer was unveiled by Prosenjit Chatterjee. He was present as the chief guest at the event, as they makers decided to show respect to the 1987 Bengali classic Amar Sangee, which has the same title as their film. The lead pair did a Kolkata themed photoshoot with nostalgic Kolkata symbols like the yellow ambassador and Victoria Memorial, as a part of the promotions.{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Dharitri |title=Actors Vikram Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar on their upcoming romantic horror comedy 'Omorshongi' |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2025/Feb/05/actors-vikram-chatterjee-and-sohini-sarkar-on-their-upcoming-romantic-horror-comedy-omorshongi |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Indulge Express |date=5 February 2025}}{{cite news |last1=A. Roy |first1=Priyanka |title=Vikram and Sohini deck up for a special Calcutta-themed shoot, ahead of the release of OmorShongi |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/vikram-chatterjee-and-sohini-sarkar-deck-up-for-a-special-calcutta-themed-shoot-ahead-of-the-release-of-their-film-omorshongi/cid/2080268 |access-date=16 February 2025 |work=The Telegraph |date=29 January 2025}}

{{Infobox album

| name = Omorshongi

| type = Soundtrack

| artist = Arko, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee, #abhikism, Tamalika Golder, Neel Adhikari, Shomeshwar Oli and 8-Bit Culprit

| cover = File:Omorshongi.jpg

| alt =

| released = 2025

| recorded = 2024

| venue =

| studio = Studio 504
RB Studios
Sound Symphony Studio

| genre = Film soundtrack

| length = 32:28

| language = Bengali

| label = Zee Music Bangla

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The music of the film has been composed by Arko, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee, #abhikism, Tamalika Golder, Neel Adhikari, Shomeshwar Oli and 8-Bit Culprit. The lyrics have been penned by Shomeshwar Oli, #abhikism, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee and Swadesh Misra.

The first single "Purono Premer Poddo" was released on 10 January 2025. The second single "Raikamal" was released on 18 January 2025. The third single "Monihara" was released on 30 January 2025.

{{Tracklist

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| total_length = 32:28

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Purono Premer Poddo

| music1 = Arko

| length1 = 4:28

| lyrics1 = Shomeshwar Oli

| extra1 = Arko

| title2 = Monihara

| music2 = #abhikism

| length2 = 3:56

| lyrics2 = #abhikism

| extra2 = Rishi Chanda, #abhikism

| title3 = Shiuli

| music3 = Ranajoy Bhattacharjee

| length3 = 4:14

| lyrics3 = Ranajoy Bhattacharjee

| extra3 = Debayan Banerjee, Shaoni Mojumdar, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee

| title4 = Purono Premer Poddo - Duet

| music4 = Arko

| length4 = 4:27

| lyrics4 = Shomeshwar Oli

| extra4 = Arko, Srijani Dan

| title5 = Raikamal

| music5 = Tamalika Golder

| length5 = 3:27

| lyrics5 = Swadesh Misra

| extra5 = Chakropani Dev

| title6 = Lovers Beyond Realms

| music6 = Neel Adhikari

| length6 = 3:19

| lyrics6 =

| extra6 =

| title7 = Nuton In The House

| music7 = Rabindranath Tagore, Neel Adhikari

| length7 = 2:21

| lyrics7 = Rabindranath Tagore

| extra7 = Tomali Chaudhuri, Srabani Chakraborty, Rama Ghose, Kajali Chatterjee, Indrani Mukherjee

| title8 = Dirty Nights

| music8 = 8-Bit Culprit

| length8 = 6:30

| lyrics8 =

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The film was released in the theatres on 31 January 2025, at 56 cinemas with 66 shows.{{cite news |last1=Chatterjee |first1=Arindam |last2=Roy |first2=Piya |last3=A. Roy |first3=Priyanka |title=Spotlighting some of the much-awaited Bengali films set to release in the first half of 2025 |url=https://t2online.in/goodlife/books/spotlighting-some-of-the-much-awaited-bengali-films-set-to-release-in-the-first-half-of-2025/1272176 |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=t2 Online |date=1 January 2025}}

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film on a positive note and wrote "Omorshongi roots itself in Bengali sensibilities as it looks at the nature of longing and the possibility of a romantic love transcending death. The film is an interesting take on romance, fusing supernatural elements with comedy and it strikes a drama bittersweet balance between humour and heartache." She praised Vikram and Sohini's chemistry, the cinematography, the songs and the score but bemoaned the pace in the second half.{{cite news |last1=Niyogi |first1=Agnivo |title='Omorshongi': Vikram-Sohini's chemistry steers this tale of romancing a ghost |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/vikram-chatterjee-sohini-sarkar-play-lovers-in-this-romance-with-a-twist/cid/2081375 |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=The Telegraph |date=3 February 2025}}

A reviewer from India TV reviewed the film on a positive note and opined "With noteworthy performances from Vikram Chatterjee and Sohini Sarkar, this movie will make you laugh, cry, and reimagine everything you thought you knew about love through a lens of eerie and emotional depth." He specially praised the director for his uniquely crafted storytelling style that blends dark comedy, horror and deeply emotional themes of love and loss.{{cite news |title=Dibya Chatterjee's dark comedy 'Omorshongi' showcases unique tale of love, loss and supernatural |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/dibya-chatterjee-dark-comedy-omorshongi-showcases-unique-tale-of-love-loss-and-supernatural-watch-trailer-2025-01-30-973786 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=India TV}}{{rating|7|10}}

Deborshi Bandyopadhyay of Anandabazar Patrika rated the film 7/10 stars and noted "Despite having a few loopholes, the film is a full-on entertainment and family watch package. The film has a certain intoxication and trance, which is produced by the well designed cinematography." He praised the chemistry between the lead, the screenplay and the storytelling style of the director but bemoaned the lack of emotional depth in the sub-plots in the film and repetitive scenes in the second half.{{cite news |last1=বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় |first1=দেবর্ষি |title=ভূতে-মানুষে জমজমাট প্রেম, কেমন দাঁড়াল 'অমরসঙ্গী'তে সোহিনী-বিক্রমের রসায়ন? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/review-of-bengali-film-omorshongi-starring-vikram-chatterjee-and-sohini-sarkar-dgtl/cid/1579199 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Anandabazar Patrika |date=3 February 2025 |language=bn}}

Sandipta Bhanja of Sangbad Pratidin reviewed the film and wrote "Although the horror element in the film is not scares you, it gives you a feel good wali romantic story." She praised the chemistry between Vikram-Sohini, their effortless acting - dialogue deliveries, numerous emotionally drenched romantic dialogues throughout the film, the songs, cinematography and cameos but pointed out the lack of emotional depth in certain scenes, weak acting of the supporting cast and repetitive scenes in second half.{{cite news |last1=Bhanja |first1=Sandipta |title=বিক্রম-সোহিনীর 'অমর সঙ্গী' কতটা জমল? পড়ুন রিভিউ |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/film-review/vikram-chatterjee-sohini-sarkar-starrer-amar-sangi-review/ |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Sangbad Pratidin |date=31 January 2025 |language=bn}}

Poorna Banerjee of the Times of India rated the film 2/5 stars and highlighted "Despite strong performances, a solid soundtrack, memorable cameos, and a few humorous moments, Omorshongi struggles to deliver a meaningful blend of horror and comedy. The pacing issues and the film's tendency to drag on hinder its emotional impact." She praised Vikram and Sohini's on-screen chemistry and the cameos but criticised the slow pace, unnecessary plot veer offs and occasionally forced comedy.{{cite news |last1=Banerjee |first1=Poorna |title=Omorshongi Movie Review : Unrest in Prem |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/omorshongi/movie-review/117986695.cms |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Times of India |date=7 February 2025}}{{rating|2|5}}

Five days prior to the release on 26 January 2025, posters of the film were torn in many parts of Kolkata, specially in Lake Gardens.{{cite news |title=ছিঁড়ে ফেলা হলো 'অমর সঙ্গী'র পোস্টার, কারা করল এই কাজ? যা বললেন বিক্রম |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/cinema-and-tv-serial-news/story/bengali-actor-vikram-chatterjee-shares-his-upcoming-movie-omor-shongi-poster-has-been-torn-down-in-south-kolkata-area-vikram-chatterjee-share-his-thoughts-sum-1160823-2025-01-26 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Aaj Tak |date=26 January 2025 |language=bn}} The makers informed that they noticed it when they went out at night to see if they posters have been attached properly across the city. They took to their social media handles and expressed their concern regarding the tearing up of only the posters of their film, while posters of other upcoming films were there.{{cite news |title=বাকি ছবির পোস্টার আছে, শুধু 'অমর সঙ্গী'র পোস্টার ছেঁড়া? প্রশ্ন তুললেন হতাশ বিক্রম |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/url-actor-vikram-chatterjee-disappointed-to-see-his-upcoming-movie-amar-sangi-poster-has-been-torn-dgtl/cid/1577270 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Anandabazar Patrika |date=25 January 2025 |language=bn}} Vikram informed, posters worth thousands were brought here from Chennai and due to budget issues, it was not possible for the producer to reprint them.{{cite news |last1=Bhanja |first1=Sandipta |title='রিলিজের আগে অমরসঙ্গীর পোস্টার ছেঁড়া হচ্ছে', ক্ষোভ ওগরালেন বিক্রম |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/amar-sangi-poster-has-been-torned-actor-vikram-chatterjee-gets-angry/ |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=Sangbad Pratidin |date=25 January 2025 |language=bn}}

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