KOLKATA: The film Chalchitro: The Frame Fatale, directed by Pratim D. It will be released in India in response to the crisis. . While most music supervision, editing and post-production work has come to a complete halt, this is the only film with a Bangladeshi connection that is being released at this sensitive time.
Bangladeshi actor Arifin Subo has been shooting for a web series called ‘Jazz City’ in Kolkata since mid-November. A member of the production team of Soumik Sen’s web series said, “He will be here for filming till January. He is not facing any problems as bilateral relations are strained.” he said.
Mr. Gupta told TOI that he has no qualms about using Apurva to promote the film. “Compared to Tota Roy Chowdhury, Shantanu Maheshwari and Anirban Chakrabarty, his screen time was limited and his character was designed that way from the beginning. His presence in By casting Shantanu and Apurva, I wanted to tap into the repertoire of Bengali-speaking talent beyond Bengali and bring this film to a wider audience. I hope that happens,” Mr. Gupta said.
Director Hasan said he set out to make a “quality and meaningful film” for the “global Bengali community”. “Although we were always faced with challenges, my mission remained the same. The filming of this film took place in 2023 when the political climate changed. Things may have changed, but our resolve to create good content remains the same, which is why we took the plunge to release ‘Padatik’ starring Chanchal Chaudhary. The film received critical acclaim all over the world. All I am concerned about is to continue making good films without compromise. That is why I am releasing my next Indian film in collaboration with Apurva. I will,” Hasan said. When asked if he would attend the Kolkata premiere, Hasan said: “He has an Indian visa but has not decided yet about his visit.”
Apurva told TOI that she is looking forward to the film’s release on December 20. This is my first film in Kolkata and I am really excited. We are happy to release it in India,” he said.
Kolkata-based music director Amit Chatterjee has been working on projects in Bangladesh since 2013-2014. “We have never had any enmity. Previously, we used to receive about 5 to 6 people from Bangladesh every month. I have a good job in Kolkata, so I am financially stable.My emotional connection seems to be affected these days. It’s important to me, but it’s equally important to them. We will not engage in any work that undermines the dignity of our respective nations. Still, I believe that 20% of the people are promoting hostility. The remaining people have been hostile to us. It never was and it will not be hostile,” he added.
