Sunil Mukherjee

Acting

Sunil Mukherjee

Known for

Acting

Credits

34 titles

Known for

Child God poster
7.0

An illiterate man and his wife live life on the road after their village was destroyed by a flood. When the man's wife gives birth to a deformed baby, proclaimed to be a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), he forces them to abandon the infant and exiles them from the community. The couple's journey then takes them on a series of bizarre and heart-breaking revelations.

Child God

1985

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer poster
6.9

Mrs. Iyer and her infant son are traveling to Kolkata with the help of photographer Rajah. When religious tensions flare up and the bus travelers become stranded under martial law, she makes a choice to save him that entwines their lives.

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

2002

The Crossing poster
6.5

When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.

The Crossing

1984

Bhagya Debata poster
6.5

Jagdish leads an ordinary life with his wife, Savitri, but, one day, a man is murdered before his eyes and he fails to save him. He then takes up the identity of Alfred, a vigilante, to fight crime.

Bhagya Debata

1997

Kaalbela poster
6.0

The violence and upheaval of Calcutta in the 1970s is focalized through a young man coming to the city to study.

Kaalbela

2009

The Return poster
6.5

Sasanka grows depressed as his house and his career as a theater actor both crumble around him. When his cold-hearted, widowed sister-in-law Saraju arrives with her adorable young son Kanu, Sasanka's mood eventually changes. Kanu and Sasanka become fast friends as the youngster benefits from his uncle's wisdom and acting ability.

The Return

1988

Film credits

2000s · 13 titles

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer poster
6.9

Mrs. Iyer and her infant son are traveling to Kolkata with the help of photographer Rajah. When religious tensions flare up and the bus travelers become stranded under martial law, she makes a choice to save him that entwines their lives.

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

2002

Kaalbela poster
6.0

The violence and upheaval of Calcutta in the 1970s is focalized through a young man coming to the city to study.

Kaalbela

2009

Kaalpurush poster
8.0

A man struggles with his memories of his powerful father.

Kaalpurush

2005

The Underground Chamber poster
7.5

Several interested parties search for the house of a scientist who lived 150 years ago, believing that it contains his mysterious invention. A young boy is named the heir to the scientist’s house. Hidden in an underground chamber beneath the house is a strange musical instrument capable of putting anyone who hears it to sleep for several years. Among those seeking the instrument is also an alien from another world who has come to Earth specifically to obtain it.

The Underground Chamber

2003

Barood poster
6.0

A corrupt politician bribes an honest and courageous police officer to get his way. However, little does he know that the policeman joins hands with him only to ruin his political

Barood

2004

Nagordola poster
5.0

A dysfunctional family endures chronic illness, unplanned pregnancy, emotional instability, inappropriate affairs, and a host of other issues.

Nagordola

2005

Abastab poster
NR

Abastab is a movie about some young jobless men, who are considered to be hooligans, when all they do is to help the people in need. People disregard them, insult them for being rude and whiling away time. When one such boy finds a job after his brother's death, his friends find themselves more useless and wasted. This story is about their struggles regarding life, career, love and family.

Abastab

2008

Annadata poster
NR

A rich businessman adopts Shankar into his family. Years later, Shankar proves his loyalty by saving his master's house Chowdhury Villa from his biggest rival Rudraprasad Sen.

Annadata

2002

Mondo Meyer Upakhyan poster
5.4

Rajani is a well-known prostitute in a small town in Bengal, India, living in a brothel with her teenage daughter, Lati. With few options for a better life, Rajani hopes to arrange a marriage for her daughter with a wealthy local businessman - an idea Lati opposes. Choosing a life of unpredictability and the possibility of education over the known fate of arranged marriage, Lati takes off for Calcutta, encountering several quirky characters along the way.

Mondo Meyer Upakhyan

2002

In the Forest... Again poster
8.0

The film features the characters from Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri, returning to the forest over thirty years later. Ashim, Sanjoy, Harinath and Aparna have grown old in this film; Shekhar has died. They set out on a journey to break off every link with civilisation for a few days. However, the trip turns sour when Ashim and Aparna's daughter, Amrita, goes missing. It transpires that she is being held for ransom by local tribespeople. Police intervene and the kidnapped girl is returned to her parents, albeit against her own wishes.

In the Forest... Again

2003

15 Park Avenue poster
6.4

An exploration of the impact of schizophrenia on a young woman and her family in today's Calcutta.

15 Park Avenue

2006

Chaka poster
NR

Manik, an oppressed man, struggles with the various conflicts he faces in life. His troubles increase when he gets married to a prostitute.

Chaka

2000

No artwork available
NR

On the wedding day, Ujjal abandons Ishani and marries Anjali. After many years, due to the burden of his wrongdoings, Ujjal decides to leave the house and his family.

RinMukti

2000

1990s · 13 titles

Bhagya Debata poster
6.5

Jagdish leads an ordinary life with his wife, Savitri, but, one day, a man is murdered before his eyes and he fails to save him. He then takes up the identity of Alfred, a vigilante, to fight crime.

Bhagya Debata

1997

Indrajit poster
NR

Biswajit is a renowned barrister. He has two younger brothers, named Indrajit and Abhisek. He along with his two younger brothers creates a very happy family. Indrajit joins the police force by the recommendation of MLA Suprakash Sanyal. Indrajit is a honest, sincere and brave police officer, on the other hand Abhisek slowly enters into a wrong path. Indrajit does not concentrate properly in family. So he has some conflicts and differences with his wife. At this juncture a rape case investigation is handed over to him. A member of the Sanyal's gang named Raja has done that crime. So Indrajit arrested him and placed the file before court. When the trial is almost at the end of its proceedings, then Sanyal's men kidnapped Indrajit's son. Release of Raja is their only demand and they convey it to Indrajit. On the other hand Sanyal's daughter Rupa loves Abhisek. So she helps Indrajit. After refusing the demand of Sanyal, Indrajit defeats all evil forces and reveals Sanyal in front of ...

Indrajit

1992

Their Story poster
6.4

Shibnath is released from prison after serving eleven years for assaulting a British officer. His family has now become refugees, with his homeland, following Partition, belonging to a new nation. His wife urges him to make ally with his friend Bipin who is willing to capitalize on Shibnath's legendary reputation for patriotism, by asking to accompany him in electoral campaigns. In exchange, Bipin is ready to arrange Shibnath the job of a school master. However, Shibnath remains disillusioned and mystified by the life that now lies before him away from his beloved—and irretrievably lost—homeland.

Their Story

1992

The Padma Boatman poster
8.0

In pre-Partition Bengal, Kuber, a poor fisherman struggles to survive along the wild Padma River. While navigating an affair with his spirited sister-in-law, Kuber becomes entangled with Hossain, a charismatic trader recruiting desperate villagers to settle on the isolated island of Moynadeep.

The Padma Boatman

1993

Kakababu Here Gelen? poster
NR

A detective Kakababu investigates a case where a very old bible of great value gets stolen by a criminal.

Kakababu Here Gelen?

1995

Sanghat poster
NR

Rituparna's husband of six months dies due to a heart attack. When she returns to her father's home, she decides to earn money.

Sanghat

1996

Sadhan Babur Sandeha poster
NR

Sadhan Bose a small-time businessman leaves for work, Sadhan, incorrigibly, hasn't read beyond the opening page of the morning newspaper. Nabendu his neighbour, brings him abreast of a gruesome murder. One, Sibdas Mullick has been found beheaded. A Madhusudan Maity appears the prime suspect. Sadhan shudders. His mind flies back four years to his room on Patuatola Lane. Sadhan Sibdas & Mudhusudan deal cards in a game of Flush. Mudhu makes a killing. Sadhan smells foul play & voices his misgivings. Suddenly Mudhu is without himself. Flashing a flick knife, he threatens to avenges Sadhan's jibe one day... Evening. Back home, a grim-faced Sadhan tremulously eyes an oversized package on his table. None has hint of the parcel's sender/origin. Meanwhile the police drop by to interrogate Sadhan about his past conditions. Deep into the night. Sadhan site wide-eyed & pale. His hair bristles at the though of Sibdas backed head in that package & Madhu's bloodshot eyes....

Sadhan Babur Sandeha

1999

Gudia poster
8.0

Johnny, a musician, joins Hameed the ventriloquist’s troupe, featuring the talking doll Urvashi. When Hameed loses his voice, Johnny buys Urvashi and returns to Mumbai, reuniting with his sweetheart Rosemary. Johnny’s performances with Urvashi are successful, but Rosemary becomes jealous. During communal riots, Johnny’s songs expose the culprits, leading to Urvashi’s destruction. Silenced, Johnny is comforted by Rosemary, who takes Urvashi’s place on stage, becoming the doll herself. Based on a play by Mahasweta Devi.

Gudia

1997

Chandragrahan poster
NR

A tale of memory loss and redemption in the era of zamindaari, as a lost son returns to his grieving family after 12 years.

Chandragrahan

1997

No artwork available
NR

Priyo and Urmy are lovers who get separated due to the twisted ways of fate. Years later, when they meet each other, Priyo decides to help Urmy as she leads a troubled married life.

Mon Mayuree

1990

Himghar poster
NR

Barun Banerjee, a middle-class bank employee, gets in trouble after the head office sets up an enquiry about previous transactions. However, he soon sees the selfish nature of the world around him.

Himghar

1996

Danab poster
NR

Bilas rapes Manual's wife & murders Manual. His son Shakti is the eye witness to Manual's murder. After killing one of his father's murderers, he is sent to prison. After getting released from prison, Rajesh, a childhood friend of Shakti gives him shelter. Titli, one of Shakti's childhood friends falls in love with Shakti. Shakti also loves her. On the other side, Bilas cheats his brother Bijay Mukherjee for his property. Shakti finds out his father's main murderer, Bilas. Bilas traps Shakti in a false murder case & so Shakti has to go to prison again. But Bilas kidnaps Rimjhim in order to punish & capture Shakti. Rajesh with Titli attacks Bilas & his group to make Rimjhim free of Bilas' custody. Shakti escapes from prison & attacks Bilas & his group. During the fight after freeing Rimjhim from Bilas, Shakti & Titli meet death together.

Danab

1997

Hirer Angti poster
6.4

Gandharva Kumar's arrival disrupts the festival mood of Durga Puja at Ratanlal Babu's house. He captivates the grandchildren of Ratanlal — Babu, Habul, and Tinni — with his magic tricks. Gandharva Kumar then reveals a long-forgotten secret wherein he claims to be heir to the family property of Ratanlal Babu. This creates shock in the entire family and casts gloom, resulting in dramatic incidents.

Hirer Angti

1992

1980s · 8 titles

Child God poster
7.0

An illiterate man and his wife live life on the road after their village was destroyed by a flood. When the man's wife gives birth to a deformed baby, proclaimed to be a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), he forces them to abandon the infant and exiles them from the community. The couple's journey then takes them on a series of bizarre and heart-breaking revelations.

Child God

1985

The Crossing poster
6.5

When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.

The Crossing

1984

The Return poster
6.5

Sasanka grows depressed as his house and his career as a theater actor both crumble around him. When his cold-hearted, widowed sister-in-law Saraju arrives with her adorable young son Kanu, Sasanka's mood eventually changes. Kanu and Sasanka become fast friends as the youngster benefits from his uncle's wisdom and acting ability.

The Return

1988

Bitter Morsel poster
8.0

A family struggles to survive in a slum on the fringes of Calcutta.

Bitter Morsel

1980

Crossroads poster
10.0

A gritty political thriller set at the backdrop of the violent Naxalite movement in 70’s Calcutta.

Crossroads

1982

Kharij poster
7.1

A pre-teen servant boy dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a cold winter night in the kitchen. The household is suddenly plunged into psychological turmoil, torn between guilt and fear of a police investigation and the resulting scandal. As events unfold, the employer and his wife reveal their petty, hypocritical selves.

Kharij

1982

Dakhal poster
6.4

The film is about a woman belonging to nomadic tribe from Andhra Pradesh, known as crow hunters, who elopes and moves to south Bengal and makes a living by occult practices. It deals with the issue of exploitation of tribal people by the deceitful landlord.

Dakhal

1982

Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar poster
NR

The film documents one of the largest Indian religious fairs, the Kumbh Mela, which is held at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. The action is seen through the eyes of Shubhendu Chatterjee who has come to the Mela not out of any religious sentiment but to see and understand people and seek the reason why “….multitudes upon multitudes of the old and weak and the young and frail enter without hesitation or complaint upon such incredible journeys and endure the resultant miseries without repining.” (Mark Twain after visiting the 1895 Mela)

Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar

1982