Rituparna Sengupta and Amartya Ray Star in New Film Directed by Chaiti Ghoshal

Park Street, the city's musical avenue, has witnessed it all: young people singing out Pink Floyd and The Beatles tunes, elderly people crooning jazz in suits and off-shoulder attire, and friends getting together over cocktails. Now, the focus of attention will be on a Park Street pub that serves as the central location for a narrative in a new film helmed by actress Chaiti Ghoshal. Rituparna Sengupta and Amartya Ray (Chaiti's son) are the stars of the movie Nevermind. MS Productions is the film's producer, and Rituparna Sengupta is its presenter. A t2 discussion with Rituparna, Chaiti and Amartya....

What was the origin of this movie?

Rituparna: It began with a phone call, and when Chaitidi and I got together, that's when I first heard the story (by Samrat and Mitali Ghoshal Rudra). I adored how the plot was structured and how it was subsequently developed. This is not the kind of story I was expecting. It was really dissimilar. Naturally, I was thrilled to be working with Amartya and Chaitidi.

When I first heard that Chaitidi was directing the movie, I was a little taken aback. She had never done this before. Still, Chaitidi insisted that she had to take this action. She actually turned down performing roles in national productions in order to concentrate on directing. It was her choice. Furthermore, you have to give your full attention to the directing process. That's what she did. She informed me that we were moving forward with the film and that I would be her face.

Tell us the plot in brief.

Chaiti: The story revolves around a woman who, while looking for something in her past, ends up meeting a charming young bar singer in a Park Street pub. The two of them develop an odd bond.

Can you recall the initial meeting between the two of you?

Rituparna: Our friendship dates back more than 25 years. I consider Chaitidi to be family. She will be present at all of my family's events. Her work is admirable. I recall seeing Raktakarobi two times. We have a few cinematic credits. I've always felt a strong bond with Chaitidi. There are similarities between us. She treats me with affection. She reminds me of my older sister. Chaitidi has been putting a lot of effort and time on Nevermind. I promised her, "Never mind Chaitidi, we will do it," one day. I was attracted by the movie's title as well. This film is a unique creation.

I am also excited to contribute to topics that are unconventional and thought-provoking, where investigation will take place from both the inside and the outside. I want to explore my characters in a totally unadulterated and unfiltered way. The film's concept—individuals from many walks of life together at a bar—is really lovely. There is introspection. My on-screen persona has an intriguing journey, both inside and outside of the movie. In this movie, Trina will stand out in a whole different way. We have Gopi Bhagat as the DoP and Rupam as the singer and composer.
Chaiti: There has always been an odd bond between us. Ritu is incredibly successful and has seen a great deal of life. However, she possesses a clay idol-like quality that an artist may consistently make. She can portray an innocent person with ease. That's when the innocent, loving girl emerges. She has this enormous range of expressions on her face. Her eyes convey a lot, even when she doesn't say anything.

Why did you choose to be the director, Chaiti?

Chaiti: The narrative was fantastic. I wanted to share the tale since it struck a chord with me. I kept Ritu in mind while we worked on the story. All I could think of was her as the main character. I informed her over the phone that there was a story. At the time, she was in Singapore. I was going through a challenging time at home. I sensed that "the time" was calling for me to take the helm of the movie.

There's something magical about creation, and you can only act on inspiration when it inspires you. For me, deciding to direct this movie is a major choice. And I had no idea that I was possessed of a passion similar to a dormant volcano. I always believe that working together on a project is essential. As a director, you can accomplish anything if you can motivate a community.
Amartya There are so many fascinating characters at bars. From the very first narrative, I was captivated. It's an incredible plot.

Amartya, do you feel more at ease or does your mother's direction put you under more strain?

Amartya: My mum has always given me a lot of support. She believes in me; in my job. Her entire life has inspired me. My mom is an extremely gifted artist. We have talked extensively about the people, the plot, and how it is handled. I have total faith in her when she tells me something about her job. My mother is able to discern a scene's emotional significance. And the audience starts crying as a result. She is fully aware of that. The idea that I'll be sharing the screen in this new year with Rituparna, the darling of Bengali cinema, an actress I greatly like, fills me with immense excitement. She is also a really nice individual.
Chaiti: Amartya's ability to capture the subtler aspects of his acting comes from his extreme sensitivity. He spends a great deal of time developing a character and carefully considers the part. As an actor, he goes in a different direction. For me, he is a really unexpected component.

As a female filmmaker, what do you think you will contribute to the table? The story will be viewed via a certain prism for you.

Chaiti: Women have a unique perspective on society. She sees society differently and has unique perspectives on friendship, love, and characters. We continue to live in a world where misogynistic events are commonplace. In my film, a bar serves as the background. I'm not sure how people will respond or if they will see it with contempt. I did, however, take a chance.

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