Kolkata:
Buddhadeb Dasgupta, known for filmslike Tahader Katha and Kaalpurush, is all set to beginshooting his new film Anwarer Aschorjo Kahini this DurgaPuja with Chandrachur Singh in a lead.
The film deals with the journey of a smalltime sleuth andthe script was completed two years back.
Dasgupta said he was busy with the shooting ofTrayodoshi, based on 13 poems of Tagore, and so could notcomplete the script of Anwar.
"Now I will solely take up Anwar, with post-productionwork over in previous films, and shooting will commence bythis Durga Puja," he said.
Asked if the film is a thriller, as it is based on smalltime sleuths who eke out a living in the city, Dasgupta said,"It is a thriller, but not in the usual sense. It is more insync with my style and vision."
Dasgupta, who will be casting Maachis star Chandrachurin an important lead, said the Bollywood actor's personality,his look and eyes weighed the decision in his favour. ShauvikKundagrami will essay the protagonist Anwar.
"For Anwar's casting decisions, I had to judge theactors' faces. Of course I saw his films and became convincedhe is a great actor," he said.
Chandrachur on his part said he had seen 'almost' all ofDasgupta's works, adding that he hopes Anwarer AschorjoKahini would be as successful as Maachis (1995).
"I came into contact with Bengali culture at an earlyage, when I learnt the Dhitang Dhitang Bole folk song from aBengali teacher at 30.
"I had watched three Satyajt Ray films, includingCharulata, and I had wanted to work with a sensitive Bengalidirector. Things are now turning the full circle in my life.In the movie I play Anindyo, father of a 10-year-old who meetsa stormy fate," Chandrachur said.
Fashion designer Neeta Lulla, one of the most soughtafter designers in Bollywood, said, "This film is veryrealistic, very contemporary, and since it dwells on asleuth's quest for truth, the costume is not over the top. I have sought to give the feel of realism in detailingthe costumes," she said.
Lulla, known for designing for films like Devdas andJodhaa Akbar, said this was her third visit to Kolkata.
The film deals with the journey of a smalltime sleuth andthe script was completed two years back.
Dasgupta said he was busy with the shooting ofTrayodoshi, based on 13 poems of Tagore, and so could notcomplete the script of Anwar.
"Now I will solely take up Anwar, with post-productionwork over in previous films, and shooting will commence bythis Durga Puja," he said.
Asked if the film is a thriller, as it is based on smalltime sleuths who eke out a living in the city, Dasgupta said,"It is a thriller, but not in the usual sense. It is more insync with my style and vision."
Dasgupta, who will be casting Maachis star Chandrachurin an important lead, said the Bollywood actor's personality,his look and eyes weighed the decision in his favour. ShauvikKundagrami will essay the protagonist Anwar.
"For Anwar's casting decisions, I had to judge theactors' faces. Of course I saw his films and became convincedhe is a great actor," he said.
Chandrachur on his part said he had seen 'almost' all ofDasgupta's works, adding that he hopes Anwarer AschorjoKahini would be as successful as Maachis (1995).
"I came into contact with Bengali culture at an earlyage, when I learnt the Dhitang Dhitang Bole folk song from aBengali teacher at 30.
"I had watched three Satyajt Ray films, includingCharulata, and I had wanted to work with a sensitive Bengalidirector. Things are now turning the full circle in my life.In the movie I play Anindyo, father of a 10-year-old who meetsa stormy fate," Chandrachur said.
Fashion designer Neeta Lulla, one of the most soughtafter designers in Bollywood, said, "This film is veryrealistic, very contemporary, and since it dwells on asleuth's quest for truth, the costume is not over the top. I have sought to give the feel of realism in detailingthe costumes," she said.
Lulla, known for designing for films like Devdas andJodhaa Akbar, said this was her third visit to Kolkata.
