Wondered what a psychic can do? The powers themselves are very menacing—while they can spread malice across, they can also help heal and draw empathy for others. Typically, what this feminism induced film Nari Choritro Bejay Jotil brings to the contemporary context. All of it begins with Jhontu, played by Ankush Hazra. Jhontu is an event planner. With fate being on his side, he gains an uncanny power with which he can read women’s minds. Consequently, anyone would use it to churn their own benefits; Jhontu does it too.
Later, the story runs into a series of hilarious mishaps. But over time, we see Jhontu try to make up for it and start to build empathy for the women he meets. He learns precisely where the women are coming from. The emotional crux stems from his relationship (love interest) with Aankhi, played by Oindrila Sen. Their relationship also unfolds in ways that make the narrative a worthwhile watch throughout.
The supporting ensemble features Sohag Sen, Ipshita Mukherjee, and Sohini Sengupta, who bring more layers to the film.
Just like the mischievous mind-reader with a heart, Jhontu, the narrative too dances through scenes with wit and absolute emotional honesty, and we see each joke land like a secret uncovered, and each moment echoes with a deeper understanding of the thoughts that go on inside the head. The screenplay steers forward at a good pace, with no dragging, drawing the audience into a world where empathy begins in chaos, and every laugh you experience along the way is laced with a lesson.
Here, the mind-reading becomes an initiator for deeper conversations. With every flabbergasting twist, it holds up a mirror to society—challenging rooted patriarchy and championing the often overlooked and ignored brilliance of women. This transforms the story into a sharp social critique, leaving viewers laughing, thinking, and, perhaps, a little changed.
Lastly, Silajit Majumder’s song sequence is the real punk!
IWMBuzz rates it 4/5 stars.
