Aarii


Aarii is a 2025 Indian Bengali-language action drama film, written and directed by Jiit Chakraborty. Produced by Yash Dasgupta, Amitava Dey and Sreejit Mukherjee under YD Films, GSI Films and GP Entertainment, the film stars Moushumi Chatterjee as Jaya Sen, Yash Dasgupta as her son Joy Sen and Nusrat Jahan as Aditi, a writer who becomes involved in their lives. The narrative explores the sacrifices and emotional bonds between a widowed mother and her caregiver son. It was released theatrically on 25 April 2025. The film received mixed to positive reviews from the critics and is a blockbuster at the Box Office.

Plot

After the death of her husband, Jaya Sen begins to suffer from a progressive illness that affects her memory and mental health. Her son, Joy Sen, abandons his own aspirations to become her full-time caregiver. The close-knit bond between them attracts the attention of Aditi, a writer researching real-life stories. When Joy finds himself in need of money, a local gang lord, Trilok, pressures him to join his criminal enterprise, and tensions rise as Joy’s friend Bubai and rival Lalon pull him in opposite directions. As the stakes escalate, the family must navigate loyalty, desperation and hope.

Cast

Development

The project was announced in late 2024, marking veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee’s return to Bengali cinema after a 10-year hiatus. The film is the second production under actor Yash Dasgupta’s banner alongside Amitava Dey and Sreejit Mukherjee.

Filming

Principal photography commenced in December 2024 in South Kolkata. The shoot was completed rapidly, leveraging urban and suburban locales to depict the Sen family’s domestic and community settings.

Soundtrack

The film's score is composed collaboratively by Anindya Chatterjee, Keshab Dey and Lincon Roy Chowdhury, blending traditional Bengali motifs with contemporary orchestration to underscore the emotional arc of the mother-son relationship.

Track listing

Release

Theatrically released across West Bengal and select national screens on 25 April 2025, Aarii opened to moderate box office collections, buoyed by positive word-of-mouth for its performances and emotional depth.

Reception

Aarii received generally positive reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and standout performances, particularly Moushumi Chatterjee’s nuanced portrayal of Jaya Sen.
  • Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising its exploration of elder care and family bonds while noting its deliberate pacing might challenge some viewers
  • IWMBuzz lauded the “high-EQ” screenplay and Moushumi Chatterjee’s presence, calling Aarii a “bitter-sweet tale that resonates with universal themes of love and duty.”