Ram Kamal Mukherjee has announced his next directorial titled as ‘Binodini Dasi’. The author turned director has already gained name from his two short films ‘Cakewalk’ and ‘Season’s Greetings’.
The director took to his official Twitter account to share the teaser poster. “135 years ago, on the same day Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa blessed theatre actress Binodini Dasi for her performance in Chaitanya Lila. On 21st September we announce our first full length Bengali film #BinodiniDasi Need your love and blessings. @amppvtltd @imaritrads,” he tweeted.
135 years ago, on the same day Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa blessed theatre actress Binodini Dasi for her performance in Chaitanya Lila. On 21st September we announce our first full length Bengali film #BinodiniDasi Need your love and blessings. @amppvtltd @imaritrads pic.twitter.com/wokhjHRoPr
— Ram Kamal (@Ramkamal) September 21, 2019
As reported the cast of film has not been decided. Ram Kamal wants an established face to portray Binodini Dasi. The shooting of the film will start once cast of the film has been finalized.
The story revolves around the journey of Binodini Dasi. Not many know, Binodini Dasi also known as Notee Binodini, was a Calcutta-based, Bengali-speaking renowned actress and thespian. She started acting at the age of 12 and ended by the time she was 23, as she later recounted in her noted autobiography, Amar Katha (The Story of My Life) published in 1913.
On the work front, he is ready with his next directorial which is basically a tribute to Rituparno Ghosh. Titled as Season’s Greetings will be premiered at Zee5. The 47-minute Hindi feature marks the comeback of Bollywood star Celina Jaitly Haag post marriage and motherhood.
The other stars theatre includes Lillette Dubey and debutant Azhar Khan in the lead. This film also marks the debut of Bollywood’s first transgender actor Shree Ghatak in a pivotal role.
The film deals with Article 377 and it has two songs in the Maithili language composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
As reported, the film revolves around a mother and daughter relationship. The first look was unveiled by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan on 56th birth anniversary of late Rituparno Ghosh.
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