He didn't like the woman-centric film "Queen" as he feels that it depicted a safe story of a woman.

His films are on art, culture, and ethnic minorities. He edited The Bong Connection (2006), a cross-cultural comedy-drama, where his cuts emphasized comedic timing and cultural contrasts between India and the US. That year, he also edited Podokkhep (2006), a drama about marital discord, contributing to its tight pacing and emotional depth.^[71][72]In 2008, Bhaumik edited Chalo Let's Go (2008), a coming-of-age story, sharpening the film's youthful energy through rhythmic montage sequences.

Bhaumik trusts his audience, which gives him reliance and flexibility.

His early short film His Life - Her Story (1998) marked one of his initial editing contributions, where he handled the assembly of narrative elements to explore personal relationships. Generation Aami (2018) received praise for its thoughtful examination of generational angst and urban youth themes, contributing to discussions on evolving Bengalifamily structures.^[38] In contrast, his experimental drama Take One (2014), which tackled themes of female autonomy and societal backlash, drew mixed reviews for its bold intent but uneven pacing and overly somber tone.^[39] Overall, critics have noted his consistency in delivering engaging, non-melodramatic narratives that prioritize emotional authenticity over formulaic plots.^[40]Bhaumik's work has influenced contemporary Tollywood by revitalizing the urban romantic comedy genre, making it more accessible to diaspora and younger viewers through light-hearted yet insightful takes on relationships.

He also received an art award in 2005 for his documentary "Gone to Pat." After his short film "His Life- Her Story," his career took a turn. He believes that many artists and actors are underutilized and need more recognition. He admires the work of every artist. In 2012, he made another Bengali film Bedroom, a dark ensemble film about the new generation of young Indians who struggle with depression, failure and identity crises in a Facebook savvy world that is obsessed with picture perfect lives.

His films capture the tension between cultural preservation and modern influences, often filmed during his travels to rural and urban areas of [West Bengal](/page/West Bengal). He believes that Indian cinema spoonfeeds the audience. Bhaumik began his career in 1998 with "His Life-Her Story," a short film that earned an award at the Florida Film Festival.

The film highlights their adaptive storytelling practices, blending ancient folklore with contemporary social issues, and underscores the challenges faced by this marginalized group in sustaining their craft. His editing extended to Challenge (2009) and Chowrasta: Crossroads of Love (2009), both ensemble dramas that benefited from his skill in balancing multiple character arcs.

Bhaumik is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, and is one of the leading feature filmmakers in the Indian Bengali film industry today.^[3] His hard hitting documentary films on endangered Indian ethnic folk art forms and culture are internationally distributed by the reputed Documentary Educational Resources in Boston in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.^[4] These international award winning films have been screened in numerous international film festivals across the globe, and have also been picked up by German Films Italia, Rome, for the Italian TV rights.^[5] He started off his career by winning the Best Short Film award for his film "His Life - Her Story", at the Florida Film Festival in 1998, and then won the Art Award in 2005 for his documentary film titled "Gone to Pat", in Washington D.C., at the Society for Visual Anthropology, American Anthropological Association.

Tumi (2018): Led by Rahul Banerjee, Priyanka Sarkar, and Biswanath Basu, this rivalry romance follows a newlywed couple navigating personality clashes and relational tensions.^[55][56]Cheeni (2020): Featuring Aparajita Adhya, Madhumita Sarcar, and Saurav Das, it explores sweet-sour relationships as a daughter cares for her eccentric widowed mother amid personal upheavals.^[57][58]Ekannoborti (2021): With Aparajita Adhya, Sauraseni Maitra, Alakananda Ray, and Ananya Sen, the drama centers on family unity during a Durga Puja reunion that unearths long-buried secrets.^[59][60]Mini (2022): Starring Mimi Chakraborty, Ayanna Chatterjee, and Tathagata Mukherjee, this heartfelt story depicts small-town dreams through a teenager's bond with her aunt after family tragedy.^[61][62]Cheeni 2 (2023): Reuniting Madhumita Sarcar, Aparajita Adhya, and Soumya Mukherjee, the sequel examines evolving dynamics as two women—a neglected housewife and an ambitious dreamer—form an unlikely friendship.^[63][64]Bhaggyolokkhi (2025): Featuring Ritwick Chakraborty, Solanki Roy, and Subrat Dutta, the thriller involves a couple entangled in crime after discovering a dead body and cash in their home.^[65][66]Grihostho (2025): Led by Ritabhari Chakraborty, Saurav Das, and Aryann Bhowmick, it unfolds as a household thriller where a traumatized woman questions her neighbor's violent intentions amid blurring reality.^[29][67]Batsorik (2025): Starring Ritabhari Chakraborty, Satabdi Roy, and Joydeep Kundu, the adventure drama portrays a widow confronting a family curse and eerie events around her husband's death anniversary.^[30][68]Made in Kolkata (2025): With Aishwarya Sen, Soumya Mukherjee, and Anindya Sengupta, this Gen Z drama captures urban youth navigating love, ambitions, and identity in contemporary Kolkata.^[6][69]

Editing and Other Credits

Mainak Bhaumik began his film career with multifaceted roles in short films and documentaries, often serving as writer, director, and editor.

He also edited Footsteps (2006), a drama exploring social issues.^[73]Bhaumik continued editing into the 2010s, including Memories in March (2010), a poignant exploration of grief and identity, where his precise cuts heightened the film's introspective tone.^[74] He also edited Aarekti Premer Golpo (2010) and Shabdo (2012), showcasing his versatility in handling both commercial and artistic narratives.

Kolkata and its people always fascinate him. In 2013, Bhaumik released the feature film Maach Mishti and More (Fish, Sweets and More)which he refers to as his 'love-letter' to his city of Kolkata (Bengal) telling the story of the loves and lives of three brothers in a Bengali family. All three films were distributed by Documentary Educational Resources (DER), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ethnographic media, enabling their use in academic and cultural institutions worldwide and amplifying Bhaumik's ethnographic approach to Indian folk heritage.