The story follows a young architect returning to Kolkata from abroad. He becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman living in a half-constructed building. Meanwhile, strange mushrooms begin growing everywhere—on walls, furniture, even human bodies. The narrative drifts between reality and hallucination, critiquing rapid urbanization and loss of identity.
The film is perhaps most infamous for its bold depiction of sexuality, particularly the controversial nude scene involving Paoli Dam. In the context of the film’s narrative, this scene is not merely an exercise in provocation but a raw exposition of vulnerability and existential despair. It serves as a counterpoint to the sterility of the architectural world Rahul inhabits. While mainstream cinema often sanitizes the human body, Jayasundara uses the physical form to ground the characters in a gritty reality that stands in stark contrast to the artificiality of their urban surroundings. However, this artistic choice led to a massive backlash, with the film facing censorship issues and being effectively banned from mainstream theatrical release in several regions, relegating it to the realm of "banned" or "adult" curiosities for many viewers.
The movie was produced by renowned production house, Purba Films. The cinematography, handled by the acclaimed cinematographer, Nando Mullick, captures the rustic beauty of rural Bengal.