Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Bonny Sengupta and Darshana Banik Explore Layered Lives
C/O A Journey is about a 10-year-old boy named Patu.
He leaves his village to search for his father in Calcutta.
Along the way, he meets Bama, a man who makes money by tricking people.
Bama first sees Patu as a chance to earn money.
Slowly, he begins to care about the boy and helps him.
Patu also meets Rumela, a woman whose life has been difficult and lonely.
The three characters become connected during the journey.
The film shows how unexpected friendships can change people.
C/O A Journey follows 10-year-old Patu as he travels from Unish Mile to Calcutta to find his estranged father.
Bonny Sengupta plays Bama, a con artist whose relationship with Patu develops from opportunism into emotional care.
Darshana Banik plays Rumela, a prostitute portrayed as a lonely, dignified and complex woman.
Directed by Pratik Sarkar, the film also features Trishanjit Chowdhury, Silajit Majumder, Chandan Sen and Sudip Mukherjee.
The actors said the film’s themes include loneliness, hope, love, friendship, companionship and the need for belonging.
- Who
- The film stars Bonny Sengupta, Darshana Banik and child actor Trishanjit Chowdhury, alongside Silajit Majumder, Chandan Sen and Sudip Mukherjee.
- What
- C/O A Journey tells the story of Patu’s search for his estranged father and the people who become involved in that search.
- When
- The actors discussed the film during a shoot day; the film is described as upcoming.
- Where
- The story moves from Patu’s remote village, Unish Mile, to Calcutta; the interview shoot took place at Soul Atrium on Purna Das Road.
- Why
- The film explores loneliness, hope, love, friendship, companionship, survival and the desire for belonging.
- Film
- C/O A Journey
- Director
- Pratik Sarkar
- Central character
- Patu, a 10-year-old boy searching for his father
- Bonny Sengupta’s role
- Bama, a con artist who becomes emotionally involved in Patu’s journey
- Darshana Banik’s role
- Rumela, a prostitute with a layered and lonely life
- Starting point
- Patu’s remote village, Unish Mile
- Destination
- Calcutta