Ram Kamal Mukherjee's film 'Lokkhikantopur Local' offers a fresh perspective on domestic workers in Bengal, moving beyond traditional portrayals. The movie contrasts the daily struggles of three women commuting to work with the urban lifestyles of the families they serve, highlighting shared desires and destinies. Earlier Bengali cinema often depicted domestic workers as timid or as instruments for family reform, as seen in films like 'Galpa Holeo Satyi' and 'Puja', which sometimes masked exploitation beneath a veneer of service.