described as the first unsimulated oral sex scene of its kind in the industry.

: Directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara , the movie follows Rahul (Sudip Mukherjee), an architect who returns to Kolkata from Dubai, and his girlfriend Paoli ( ) as they search for Rahul's missing brother in a forest. Controversy and Leak

: The explicit nature of the scene caused a significant uproar in India, particularly in Kolkata, where the film was shot. This led to heavy "moralising" from audiences used to seeing Dam in more traditional roles. Censorship

(also known by its English title, ) refers to a controversial and highly publicized sequence featuring lead actress and actor Anubrata Basu . Scene Context & Background

The scene in question is an unsimulated sexual encounter that includes full frontal nudity and graphic content. :

"Chatrak" is a Bengali drama film directed by Ashish Roy and released in 2019. The movie revolves around the lives of four friends who share a deep bond and support each other through the ups and downs of life. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human relationships. With its engaging narrative and strong character development, "Chatrak" has received critical acclaim and appreciation from audiences.

: As of 2024, the film has not seen a wide official release in India in its original uncensored format, as the director has resisted releasing a heavily cut version.

The 2011 film (Mushrooms), directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, remains one of the most debated entries in the history of Bengali cinema. While it was an official selection at the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, much of the public discourse surrounding it has been centered on a specific, unsimulated intimate scene featuring lead actress Paoli Dam and her co-star Anubrata Basu .