
Mask(2022)
Hindi mins
Mask (2022) is a Hindi film directed by Ashish Kumar. Starring Brijendra Kala, Debashis Roy and Senjuti Roy Mukherjee. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Mask stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Director:Ashish Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 2022
- Director
- Ashish Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A bank watchman in Kolkata refuses to wear a mask during the pandemic, influenced by online videos. He faces harassment from others and loses his job after an argument with a customer. Broken and turning to alcohol, he finally puts on a mask when his drinking partner refuses to give him more liquor unless he does.
“A man's refusal to wear a mask costs him everything.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 December 2022
Also Known Asমাস্ক
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Brijendra KalaActor
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Debashis RoyActor
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Senjuti Roy MukherjeeActor
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Ashish KumarDirector
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Modhura PalitCrew
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Wilson AzmiCrew
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Kolkata, capturing the city's streets and local atmosphere during the pandemic.
- Director Ashish Kumar also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life incidents of mask-related conflicts.
- The actor playing Praveen, the watchman, reportedly spent time with actual security guards to understand their daily routines.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms after its festival run.
- Some scenes were improvised to reflect the spontaneous tensions people faced over mask-wearing in public.
- The YouTube channel Praveen watches in the film is a fictional creation meant to represent misinformation spread during the pandemic.
- The movie's budget was relatively low, relying on natural lighting and minimal sets to create a realistic feel.