3 on a Bed is a 2012 Bengali short film recognized as India’s first polyamoric film. While the film does not have a dedicated Wikipedia page, its details are extensively documented on major film databases like IMDb and The Movie Database (TMDB) .
If you're looking for a light-hearted comedy with a touch of romance, "3 on a Bed" is a must-watch. With its entertaining storyline and memorable characters, this movie is sure to leave you smiling.
Set in Kolkata, the story follows three art college graduates——who fall in love with one another. Rather than succumbing to jealousy or competition, they decide to live together and share their love, bodies, and lives equally. The film is largely narrated through flashbacks by Debdutta, who compares their relationship to a "team-building exercise" during a job interview at an advertising agency. Release and Critical Reception
Inspired by Girish Karnad's Kannada play Hayavadana , the story follows three art college graduates——living in Kolkata. Padmini falls in love with both men, and rather than choosing one or creating a hierarchy, the trio decides to live together and share their love, bodies, and lives equally. The narrative is framed through a flashback as Debdutta attends a job interview for an advertising agency, relating his unique domestic life to the concept of "team building". The film features a small ensemble of actors: Saurav Das as Kapil Tanusree Goswami as Padmini Rana Ghosh as Debdutta Malay Bhattacharya Janardan Ghosh Urmi Basu Reception and Significance
Premiered in March 2012 at the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) . Runtime: Approximately 32 minutes. Production: Produced by SRFTI and shot on 35mm film. Plot & Themes
Social and Cultural Context As a Bengali film, "3 on a Bed" participates in regional cinematic traditions that prize character-driven storytelling and social realism. It reflects contemporary societal tensions in Bengal—economic pressures, generational conflicts, and evolving norms around relationships—while remaining accessible to a wider audience through its universal themes.
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