"Chhote Thakur was asking about Sudip...Dr. Sudip toh...gaai hai."
"...Since when has the doctor been here?" "He has...been here since before Bade Thakur left." "Does he...visit here often?" "It's not like I live here...How would I know that?"
#indian cinema#hindi cinema#bulbbul (2020)#paoli dam#the way the narrative structure deconstructs this archetype!#this one character is a reminder of the harsh reality that still exists#a tale of empowerment...and a tale of tragedy#the expressive powerhouse that is paoli dam#she does the heavy lifting as far as the acting is concerned#nuances worth noting#that knowing smile!#she knows exactly what this is about#so she tells the most vague truth she can think of#binodini keeps bulbbul's secrets too#she won't and DOESN'T divulge anything#when she immediately confides in her sister-in-law#she is met with condescension#why? just...why?#she withdraws and suppresses her emotions...again#this broke my heart#binodini just freely calling the doctor 'sudip'#the belated realization that she doesn't have the right to speak that way#*cries*#*serious musings#two sides of the same coin#i wish that dynamic had been explored a lot more#this is why i have issues with the 'divine feminine' trope in this film#i understand the overarching themes and intent#but that contradicts one of the most important scenes from the film?#some of the relationship dynamics don't quite come together