Critical reception was largely positive. The Times of India awarded the film a high rating of 4.5/5, calling it "one of the funniest, smartest movies of the year and a viewer's delight". Critics praised the stunning cinematography, colorful visuals, and high-quality special effects. However, some reviewers noted an imbalance in the plot and a drastic change in tone in the third act, which they found rushed.
She steals the show as the cackling, foul-mouthed ghost. Her performance balances tragic bitterness with comedic brilliance.
, played by Surangana Banerjee, whose life as a child widow is central to the backstory. Plot Summary Bengali Movie Goynar Baksho 2013 12
Making a grand return to Bengali cinema, Chatterjee delivers a superlative performance. Her portrayal of a sharp-tongued, comical, and lonely widow is both hilarious and heart-wrenching.
The story follows three generations of women in the Rashmoni family, tied together by a legendary wooden jewelry box containing 500 bhari of gold. Critical reception was largely positive
Chaitali (Somlata’s daughter) and young Rashmoni. Saswata Chatterjee: Chandan (Somlata's husband). Paran Bandopadhyay: Chandranath (the Father-in-law). 📜 Storyline Summary Goynar Baksho (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
Usually, mother-in-law/daughter-in-law stories in 2013 focused on conflict. Goynar Baksho subverts this. The living and the dead become allies against a common enemy: greedy patriarchy. However, some reviewers noted an imbalance in the
She portrays a quiet resilience. Her evolution from a stuttering, timid bride to a fierce matriarch is the emotional anchor of the film.
At the , Konkona Sen Sharma won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Somlata.