Supratim Roy

Barobabu is inspired by the life and work of Shishirkumar Bhaduri, the towering figure of Bengali theatre. Rather than a chronological biopic, the film delves into his emotional world — a complex weave of love, art, and personal turmoil. It explores his deep connections with two actresses, Prabha Debi and Kankabati, both significant in his professional and personal life.

Subha Mitra, aged 70, eccentric, insomniac retired seamstress lady with a an independent and career oriented mind set. Her only hobby is knitting continuously and furiously reminiscent of the turmoil within her. In the twilight of her life she spends a lonely existence abandoned by her husband envious of anyone's relationship even if it was her own maid, thereby creating a wall around her that prevented any socializing. This wall is abruptly breached by an unexpected visitor ....of whom she looks upon.

On a lunar eclipse midnight, in a desolate temple, six young newlywed couples and a priestess meet after a mass wedding. They sit in a circle and talk. This their last conversation - an exchange about life, death, beginning, end and every thing in between.