Celebrating 18 Years: Anjan Dutt’s ‘Bow Barracks Forever’ and the Anglo-Indian Experience

The film ‘Bow Barracks Forever’, directed by Anjan Dutt, celebrates its 18th anniversary, offering a unique portrayal of the Anglo-Indian community in Kolkata. Unlike Aparna Sen’s ’36 Chowringhee Lane,’ which explored themes of solitude, Dutt’s film is more forceful. The movie takes place in the dilapidated building of Bow Barracks. The movie presents a cast of characters. Lilette Dubey and Victor Banerjee give memorable performances. Banerjee fondly recalls his experience. He states he was given artistic freedom. He humorously mentions he hasn’t seen the film. The film, turning 18, is a celebration of the struggles and triumphs of a marginalized group.