Short film ‘Bishad Bindu’ sheds light on the root of communal hatred

Samrat Chakraborty’s short film ‘Bishad Bindu’ sheds light on the rising occurrence of communal hatred throughout India. While we see the Bengali community in a liberal outlook on religion, this hard-hitting short film gives an alternative perspective. It points out how a lack of humanity and compassion can lead to a regressive mentality, irrespective of community.The short stars seasoned actors Debesh Roy Chowdhury and Barun Chanda in pivotal roles.
The protagonist of ‘Bishad Bindu’, a grindstone engraver (Debesh Roy Chowdhury) calls out to his potential customers, while making roaming around the locality of a small town, where Hindu and Muslims seem to be living peacefully in equal numbers. His first customer turns out to be an orthodox Hindu family that is hosting a Bhagavad Gita session conducted by a maharaj (Barun Chanda). What happens next forms the crux of the story.
The storyline effectively raises a few striking questions. Can communal conflicts so easily instigated in a place where Hindus and Muslims seem to live peacefully? Perhaps, it’s possible when a character like the grindstone engraver challenges their blind faith.