Borunbabur Bondhu (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, Borunbabur Bondhu is a drama film directed by Anik Dutta, running about 123 minutes. “School Friend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Ramapada Chowdhury's novel 'Chhaad', Borun Chakraborty is an irritable, old man whose wife is dead and the only people he talks to are his childhood friend and his grandson. Isolated from the rest of his family, he lives a lonely life but one day his school friend and the President of India, Pranabesh, does not pay him a visit that changes it all. All of sudden, Borun finds himself at the center of all attention.
Who’s in it. Borunbabur Bondhu stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Borun Chakraborty, Madhabi Mukherjee as Borunbabu's dead wife, Anusha Vishwanathan as Raaii and Paran Banerjee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Borunbabur Bondhu sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and Hoichoi and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borunbabur Bondhu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borunbabur Bondhu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borunbabur Bondhu (2020)?
- In US, Borunbabur Bondhu is available to stream on Hulu and Hoichoi, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borunbabur Bondhu worth watching?
- Borunbabur Bondhu holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Borunbabur Bondhu?
- Borunbabur Bondhu stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Anusha Vishwanathan, Paran Banerjee and Ritwick Chakraborty.
- When was Borunbabur Bondhu released?
- Borunbabur Bondhu was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.