# Porichoi

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For other uses, see [Parichay (disambiguation)](/source/Parichay_(disambiguation)).

***Porichoi*** is a 2013 Indian [Bengali-language](/source/Cinema_of_West_Bengal) [drama film](/source/Drama_film) written and directed by Rupali Guha. It is the story of a father-daughter relationship and a handsome young boy who helps them to rediscover it. Played by [Prosenjit Chatterjee](/source/Prosenjit_Chatterjee), [Joey Debroy](/source/Joey_Debroy) and [Indrani Chakraborty](/source/Indrani_Chakraborty), the story highlights [Bengali-speaking Asians](/source/Bengali_diaspora) living in the UK who finds various means to stay connected with their homeland, especially during adversities. It was released on 21 July 2013.

Debroy made his debut in the Bengali film industry as a hero, while Guha is the daughter of film director [Basu Chatterjee](/source/Basu_Chatterjee), and makes her directorial debut in Bengal with this film.[1] The international cast also includes veteran [British-Bangladeshi](/source/British_Bangladeshis) actor Ifte Amed in a dynamic negative role.[2]

## Plot

Twelve years later, Fahim helped Anupam and Rimi to reunite, enabling them to rebuild their father-daughter relationship. Anupam had previously left for the UK, leaving Rimi and her mother behind. Rimi then travels to the UK to reconnect with her estranged father. She comes to terms with his lifestyle there. She also befriends Fahim, a [British-Bangladeshi](/source/British_Bangladeshis) boy played by Joey Debroy. The film focuses on the lives of Rimi, Anupam and Fahim. When their worlds begin to fall apart, the characters are forced to look inwards.

## Cast

- [Prosenjit Chatterjee](/source/Prosenjit_Chatterjee) as Anupam
- [Joey Debroy](/source/Joey_Debroy) as Fahim
- [Mishti](/source/Mishti) as Rimi
- Heidi Mumford as Laurie
- [Ferdous Ahmed](/source/Ferdous_Ahmed) as Salim
- Ifte Amed as Proshonto Choudhury
- [Indrani Chakraborty](/source/Indrani_Chakraborty)
- [Nipun Akter](/source/Nipun_Akter)

## Production

The film has been shot in the UK and [Kolkata](/source/Kolkata).[1]

## References

1. ["Porichoi"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140110091621/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-02/previews/40328675_1_bengali-film-prosenjit-chatterjee-porichoi), *Times of India*, 2 July 2013

1. ["First look of Prosenjit's 'Porichoi' unveiled "](https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043252/http://www.sify.com/news/first-look-of-prosenjit-s-porichoi-unveiled-news-entertainment-nhbrwpahfcf.html), *Sify*, 1 July 2013

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