In the reboot of the iconic detective series, Swastika played Satyabati, the wife of Byomkesh Bakshi (played by Parambrata Chatterjee). In films like Hatyapuri (2022), she brought a modern, feisty energy to the character. A notable moment is her ability to hold her own in a narrative dominated by the male detective, providing the emotional anchor and often the sharp wit required to ground the mystery.
Swastika plays a frustrated housewife in a seemingly happy marriage. In a scene where she’s chopping vegetables, her husband casually mentions another woman. She pauses, then hurls the knife into the wall — not in anger, but in numb defiance. The moment went viral in Bengal for its raw, realistic depiction of quiet rage. In the reboot of the iconic detective series,
Swastika has acted in over 50 films. Below is a curated list of her most important and acclaimed works. Swastika plays a frustrated housewife in a seemingly
| Year | Film / Series | Language | Notes | |------|---------------|----------|-------| | 2019 | Shah Jahan Regency | Bengali | Black comedy – highly praised | | 2019 | Pataalghor | Bengali | Psychological thriller | | 2020 | Dil Bechara | Hindi | Supporting role (Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film) | | 2020 | Paatal Lok (Web series) | Hindi | Breakthrough Hindi role – played a manipulative politician’s wife | | 2021 | Robinson’s Arrow | Bengali | Crime drama | | 2022 | Bismillah | Bengali | Acclaimed lead role | | 2022 | Qala | Hindi | Netflix film – played mother of the protagonist (powerful performance) | | 2023 | Kabuliwala | Bengali | Moushumi Chatterjee’s role in the remake | | 2023 | Shoebox | Hindi | Drama | | 2024 | Teenz | Bengali | Upcoming | The moment went viral in Bengal for its