What happens when the search for a missing person leads into a forest where reality itself can no longer be trusted? The teaser of Autobi offers an unsettling glimpse of a psychological thriller built around disappearance, childhood trauma, fractured memories and supernatural mysteries.
The film’s teaser was recently launched at Sabka Club, with the team coming together to introduce audiences to the world of Autobi. Produced by D.K. Bharti and directed by Soumava Banerjee, the film features Madhumita Sarcar, Inaaya Chowdhury, Shaheb Chatterjee, Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee, Sushmita Roy and Aryann Bhowmik.
At the centre of the story are two sisters whose lives remain deeply connected to a tragedy from their childhood.
A Sister’s Search Leads to Jhargram
Madhumita Sarcar plays Dimple, whose relationship with her younger sister Taniya is shaped by both affection and a powerful sense of responsibility.
Taniya, portrayed by Inaaya Chowdhury, is now a schoolteacher. Her life takes a mysterious turn when she disappears after reportedly being last seen entering Chamsutti.
Dimple refuses to accept that her sister is dead. Determined to find her, she travels to Jhargram, where the search gradually takes her into a far more unsettling world than she could have anticipated.
There, she crosses paths with Shakib, a journalist investigating unusual events connected to the forest, and Shamik, a local guide who knows the dangers of the wilderness.
What starts as a search for Taniya soon develops into an investigation involving strange occurrences and questions that do not have easy answers.
When Memory and Reality Begin to Collide
The teaser positions Autobi as more than a conventional missing-person mystery.
The forest becomes an important part of the film’s atmosphere, but the real uncertainty appears to lie within the characters’ minds. Memories, fear and supernatural experiences begin to overlap, creating a narrative in which it may become increasingly difficult to determine what is actually happening.
The childhood tragedy shared by Dimple and Taniya adds another psychological layer to the story. Their past appears to remain relevant to the present, suggesting that the mystery surrounding Taniya’s disappearance may be connected to experiences that the sisters have carried with them for years.
Rather than revealing the answers, the teaser uses these elements to build an atmosphere of uncertainty.
Madhumita Sarcar Recalls a Special Shooting Experience
For Madhumita Sarcar, the teaser launch also provided an opportunity to reflect on the experience of making the film.
The actress expressed gratitude towards director Soumava Banerjee for his guidance and support, while also acknowledging the work of the various departments involved in the production, including costumes and cinematography.
Madhumita described the shoot as a beautiful experience and said that considerable love and effort went into creating the film. She also expressed hope that audiences respond to the teaser with the same enthusiasm the team felt while making Autobi.
Shaheb Chatterjee Explores the Mystery
Shaheb Chatterjee, who plays a character drawn into the investigation in the forest, recalled the film’s outdoor schedule in Belpahari during a particularly cold winter.
The actor described Autobi as a psychological thriller with supernatural elements and highlighted the unusual setting as one of its attractions.
His character enters the jungle to investigate the strange events surrounding the mystery. The questions driving that investigation are not limited to what is happening, but also extend to how it is happening and why.
Shaheb also remembered spending an extended outdoor schedule with Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee. The two actors shared conversations, stories and laughter during the shoot, memories that Shaheb said returned to him during the teaser launch.
Inaaya Chowdhury on the Film’s Emotional Core
For Inaaya Chowdhury, Autobi carries a strong emotional component because of the relationship between Taniya and her elder sister.
Although Taniya’s disappearance sets the central mystery in motion, the bond between the sisters appears to provide the emotional foundation of the story.
Inaaya described the project as special for the people involved and highlighted the dedication across the different departments. She expressed hope that audiences will respond warmly when the film reaches theatres.
Aryann Bhowmik Takes on a Different Character
Aryann Bhowmik also sees Autobi as a change of pace in his career.
The actor has taken on a character that he considers different from the roles he has portrayed previously. Having watched the completed film, Aryann expressed satisfaction with the final result and anticipation for its theatrical release.
His comments add to the sense that the film is attempting to move its cast into unfamiliar territory while placing them inside a mystery-driven narrative.
A Forest Full of Questions
The teaser of Autobi deliberately keeps its biggest secrets hidden. Taniya’s disappearance is the immediate mystery, but the story appears to go much deeper, connecting the present with childhood trauma, unexplained occurrences and memories that may not be as reliable as they seem.
The forest provides the physical setting for the investigation, but the psychological dimension could ultimately prove more important.
With Dimple refusing to give up on her sister, a journalist searching for answers and a local guide familiar with the dangers of the wilderness, Autobi sets up a journey where every discovery could potentially challenge what the characters believe to be real.
The film’s combination of psychological tension, supernatural elements and an emotionally charged sisterly relationship gives the teaser an intriguing premise.
In Autobi, the darkest mystery may not be hidden somewhere deep inside the forest. It may already exist inside the memories of the people searching for the truth.
