Uma is a truly beautiful film both in its heart and content. Inspired from a true story which they mention right at the beginning, this movie is a tear bringer. The plot line is easy to catch, there are no twists and turns. But it is no simple tale either. It's a very sensitive issue, and it has been presented in a very befitting manner, requiring absolutely nothing more or nothing less. Saying anything more about the story would give away the essence of the film. It is a film to be felt, not heard, 'cause to the ears it may sound outrageous, outlandish. But it isn't, like I said, it is originally based from a real life incident. You have to see it to believe it. 

There were some stunning, stunning, stunning, stunning and superbly stunning performances.

The debutante, Sara Sengupta is a rising star. She has maintained a beautiful consistency throughout the film which is very commendable.

Her real life and reel life father Jishu Sengupta is now a polished actor and with each passing film the polish gets better and he shines brighter.

Srabanti is a gem. This is a woman who can do restrained, poised, graceful acting with as much ease as she can do a masala film. She proved this when she did Goynar Baksho a few years back. She proved it again today by acting as Uma's five-day mother. With everything being to the bare minimal about her look on screen, she held her ground so firmly. Judging her acting skills by just watching her commercial films would be a step too wrong. Absolutely wrong. You should see both to see the range she is capable of. She can do an item number like Koka Kola and then she does a Marium Dostidaar.  She does the job so convincingly that you would be bound to believe that it is all true. 

Next would be Anjan Dutt. What a performance. A true veteran of the screen. Outstanding would be a befitting word. 

Anirban Bhattacharya, no longer a new comer anymore in the world of films, shows that when you have an impressive theatre background, the sky is your only limit in acting. His posture, his voice, his eyes, his expressions, each of them speak volumes. His entry is nothing short of a whiplash. I think I have a new favourite in my list of likeable villains. Another interesting aspect of his character that I found is his name and the analogy that Srijit Mukherjee tried to bring in with a mythical character. It is known that this film is surrounding Durga Pujo and when you have a person trying his best to bring a stop to everything happening around him, any person with a keen eye would notice the strong similarity between Mohitosh Sur and Mahishasur. The tika between his brows, his well built taut physique, that unmistakable thick moustache with a twirl on its ends, and that wavy hair.

Very well thought of Srijit Mukherjee, very well thought of. This Director is a very cerebral person after all. 

Rudraneel Ghosh, do I need to say anything about this man? The regard held for him as an actor just keeps soaring and soaring high. He can bring a smile and pull a tear at the same time. Such is his talent. 

A surprising find is Babul Supriyo! Who knew he could act so well? He has very limited screen presence but he is great. 

Sayantika Banerjee has hardly more than three minutes to her name. She fared well but wish there was more of her.