The story follows (Ankush Hazra), a dedicated swimming coach living with his cancer-stricken mother and his autistic sister, Anu. Despite being a strong man who teaches his students that "swimming is a battle against fear," Ayan harbors a paralyzing personal phobia.
Bhoy (2023) is a Bengali thriller drama directed by that explores themes of personal trauma and the struggle to overcome deep-seated anxiety. Originally intended for a theatrical release, the film premiered as a ZEE5 Global original on January 27, 2023. Plot Summary
as Brinda, Anu’s tutor who helps Ayan navigate his trauma
His life is upended when his greedy uncle attempts to seize the family property, eventually framing Ayan in a false legal case to break him mentally. The narrative centers on Ayan’s journey to confront his internal "Bhoy" (fear) and protect his vulnerable family from these external threats. Director: Raja Chanda Leading Cast: Ankush Hazra as Ayan, the swimming coach
The movie’s production faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It gained attention for Ankush Hazra’s transformation in certain scenes, where prosthetic makeup was used to portray him as an elderly man. The film marks another collaboration between the popular on-screen pair of Ankush and Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria. If you'd like, I can provide: A summary of the film. More details on the supporting cast . Information on where to stream similar Bengali thrillers. Bhoy (2023) directed by Raja Chanda - Letterboxd
Psychological fear, family loyalty, and resilience against corruption. Production Context
The story follows (Ankush Hazra), a dedicated swimming coach living with his cancer-stricken mother and his autistic sister, Anu. Despite being a strong man who teaches his students that "swimming is a battle against fear," Ayan harbors a paralyzing personal phobia.
Bhoy (2023) is a Bengali thriller drama directed by that explores themes of personal trauma and the struggle to overcome deep-seated anxiety. Originally intended for a theatrical release, the film premiered as a ZEE5 Global original on January 27, 2023. Plot Summary
as Brinda, Anu’s tutor who helps Ayan navigate his trauma
His life is upended when his greedy uncle attempts to seize the family property, eventually framing Ayan in a false legal case to break him mentally. The narrative centers on Ayan’s journey to confront his internal "Bhoy" (fear) and protect his vulnerable family from these external threats. Director: Raja Chanda Leading Cast: Ankush Hazra as Ayan, the swimming coach
The movie’s production faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It gained attention for Ankush Hazra’s transformation in certain scenes, where prosthetic makeup was used to portray him as an elderly man. The film marks another collaboration between the popular on-screen pair of Ankush and Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria. If you'd like, I can provide: A summary of the film. More details on the supporting cast . Information on where to stream similar Bengali thrillers. Bhoy (2023) directed by Raja Chanda - Letterboxd
Psychological fear, family loyalty, and resilience against corruption. Production Context