X=Prem

X=Prem

Year: 2022

Runtime: 116 mins

Language: Bengali, Bangla

Director: Srijit Mukherji

RomanceScience FictionMusicDrama

Khilat, a young software engineer, and Joyee are determined to face any and all problems that life throws at them. Will they ever get there happily ever after?

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1

Accident and onset of retrograde amnesia

Khilat's road trip with Joyee ends in a serious accident that shatters his sense of self. He wakes up with retrograde amnesia, losing memories from the past ten years. He discovers Joyee is his fiancée but cannot recall their history or his professional life.

During the accident and immediate aftermath Roadside accident site / hospital
2

Dr. Kaufman offers memory-implant therapy

Khilat meets Dr. Kaufman, who explains an experimental procedure to implant memories from other brains. Khilat wants to recover his professional memories and also has a desire to restore memories of being in love to reunite with Joyee. He agrees to the experimental plan.

Shortly after the crash Kaufman clinic
3

Implanting professional memories

Dr. Kaufman successfully implants Khilat's professional qualifications, restoring his ability to work in his field. The process validates his hope to return to his job. However, the plan to implant love memories remains uncertain.

Same treatment cycle Kaufman clinic
4

Joyee retells their love story

Joyee tries to revive memories by recounting their meeting, first kiss, and moments together. Khilat listens but cannot retrieve his past identity or emotional connection yet. Her recounting fuels the idea of memory transfer, but progress is unclear.

In the weeks following implantation Joyee's home
5

Searching for a memory donor

Khilat and Joyee conclude that the love-memory must come from someone who loved Joyee as Khilat did. They begin a search across the campus and social networks to find a matching donor. The quest introduces Arnab, a college senior who stalked Joyee in the past.

After professional memory implantation Campus / Joyee's social circle
6

Arnab revealed as potential donor

They learn that Arnab, now married to Aditi, once pursued Joyee romantically and kept his feelings hidden. Arnab's and Joyee's past connection makes him a plausible candidate for implanting the required love-memory. Aditi is aware of Arnab's affection but remains committed to him.

Before donor decision Arnab's home / Joyee's campus area
7

Aditi resists memory extraction

Aditi initially declines to let Arnab undergo memory extraction, fearing the risks. She believes in their marriage but cannot prevent Arnab's deep desire to forget Joyee's memory if possible. The decision creates tension in the plan.

Before procedure Arnab's residence
8

Arnab agrees to memory extraction

Arnab decides to undergo the memory-extraction procedure to erase memories of Joyee for Aditi's sake, although he hides this decision from her. The team proceeds with the extraction.

Just before the procedure Kaufman clinic
9

Memory extraction removes Joyee from Arnab

Dr. Kaufman extracts all of Joyee's memories from Arnab's brain, leaving him unable to recognize her. Arnab returns to his wife, and their conjugal life resumes in an unexpected way. This confirms the risk that memory sharing can erase personal history.

During the procedure Kaufman clinic
10

Khilat's successful memory-implantation

Khilat undergoes the memory implantation for Joyee, and the doctors report it appears successful. The memory transfer is intended to restore his emotional link with Joyee and complete his adjustment to the past.

After Arnab's procedure Kaufman clinic
11

One year later — Khilat and Joyee on a date

A year passes, and Khilat is on a date with Joyee. He reveals that his brain rejected Arnab's memories, and love cannot be forced. Despite the struggle, he has grown to love Joyee anew during that year.

One year later Date location
12

Joyee's reaction and forgiveness

Joyee is upset about Khilat hiding the truth but ultimately forgives him, understanding his reasons. The couple shares a kiss and chooses to move forward together. The revelation underlines the theme that memory and love are complex and personal.

One year later Date location
13

Arnab's sacrifice and aftermath

Arnab's choice to erase Joyee's memories for the sake of his wife isolates him emotionally from his past, illustrating the personal cost of memory manipulation. Aditi remains devoted to him, highlighting the complicated ethics at play.

During the memory-extraction aftermath Arnab's home
14

Resolution and new beginnings

Khilat and Joyee choose to build their relationship on renewed, real feelings rather than a restored past. The story ends with them embracing a future together, acknowledging the complexities of memory and love.

One year later Joyee's city

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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