'Madam Sengupta' on ZEE5: Bengali thriller weaves literature into neo-noir
"Madam Sengupta," a fresh Bengali neo-noir film directed by Sayantan Ghosal, is now streaming on ZEE5.
Rituparna Sengupta stars as Anurekha, a cartoonist drawn into investigating her daughter's murder in Kolkata, with journalist Ranjan (Rahul Bose) joining her as they unravel murders inspired by Sukumar Ray's "Abol Tabol."
Anurekha's investigation leads to her estranged ex-husband (Kaushik Sen) suspecting
As Anurekha digs deeper, suspicion falls on her estranged ex-husband (Kaushik Sen), who vanishes the night of the crime.
The cast also features Ananya Chatterjee and Paran Bandopadhyay, weaving together themes of crime, politics, and betrayal.
Where to watch it and what the reviews say
Streaming began in October 2025 exclusively on ZEE5 (Bengali audio; subscription needed).
The film has scored an impressive 8.7/10 on IMDb.
Critics love its moody atmosphere and literary twists but mention it can feel slow at times with some predictable moments.