Chhaad The Terrace

Bengali
Drama

Released On - 07 Mar 2025 1hr 39min

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Cast

Rahul Banerjee

Main Lead Actor

Keya Chakraborty

Main Lead Actress

Rajnandini Paul

Main Lead Actress

Paoli Dam

Main Lead Actress

Anuradha Roy

Main Lead Actress

Crew

Indrani Chakrabarti

Director

Indrani Chakrabarti

Story Writer

Subhadeep Dey

Cinematography

Amitava Dasgupta

Editor

Chhaad: The Terrace, directed by Indrani Chakrabarti and starring Paoli Dam, is a deeply moving Bengali drama that released in India on March 7, 2025. The film follows the life of Mitra, a young schoolteacher and writer for whom the terrace (chhaad) serves as a deeply personal sanctuary — a space where she paints, writes, and reconnects with herself.

When a family dispute leads to the terrace being locked, Mitra suddenly finds herself trapped within the suffocating walls of her oppressive home. Losing access to her terrace becomes symbolic of losing her freedom, her creativity, and her sense of identity.

What follows is an intimate exploration of a woman’s emotional turmoil and her fight for personal space in a patriarchal society that constantly tries to restrict her. With a powerful lead performance by Paoli Dam, supported by Rahul Banerjee, Rajnandini Paul, and Anuradha Roy, the film stands out for its subtle storytelling and profound emotional resonance.

Produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), Chhaad: The Terrace has received widespread acclaim at international film festivals including Cannes, IFFI, and KIFF. Critics have praised Paoli Dam’s impactful performance and the film’s quiet yet thought-provoking narrative.