Showing posts with label Shiladitya Bora. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shiladitya Bora. Show all posts
Bayaan shows courage, redeems Bollywood-Meenakshi Shedde
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Bikas Mishra’s thriller is among a record mix of 17 Indian films and series being showcased at Toronto
Meenakshi Shedde (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 10, 2025)
Bikas Mishra’s powerful thriller Bayaan, Testimony, is one of the record 17 films and series selected at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF, from India, South Asia and Diaspora. The film had its world premiere in the Discovery section of the festival, that runs from September 4-14.
The Indian films and series in official selection at TIFF are Anurag Kashyap’s Monkey In A Cage (Bandar, with Bobby Deol, in the Special Presentations section), Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound (Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, Gala Presentations); Bikas Mishra’s Bayaan (Huma Qureshi, Discovery), and Jitank Singh Gurjar’s In Search Of The Sky (Vimukt, Centrepiece).
Also selected officially are Gandhi, the series co-created by Hansal Mehta and Sameer Nair (Primetime), Satyajit Ray’s Aranyer Din Ratri (Days And Nights In The Forest, 1970, TIFF Classics), Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay (1975, restored by the Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films, Gala Presentations); and Sohrab Hura’s Disappeared (India/Nepal), short, in the Wavelengths: Map of Traces section.
Bayaan is Mishra’s second feature after Chauranga, that won the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles in 2015. Set in small town Rajasthan, Bayaan is a police procedural about a rookie police officer detective Roohi Kartar (Huma Qureshi) investigating the case of a ‘Maharaj,’ the head of a cult, who has raped countless girls in the ashram he heads. He has also given shelter and an education to these destitute women and orphans, who might otherwise never get the opportunity. He changes all the girls’ names, and gets inconvenient girls married to men of his choice, to cover up his tracks. He is an all-powerful figure, with influence over the police, judicial and political system, and is not seen until the last quarter of the film. Indeed, the entire system—through silence, patriarchy and misogyny--empowers the Maharaj.
Roohi finds it near impossible to get a bayaan, a testimony from the survivors that would enable her to nail the criminal. The locals are terrorised – her first witness is shot dead – and police and judiciary block her at every turn. But she refuses to give up, not even when it sets her on a collision course with her own father, also a senior police investigating officer. The film is inspired by real life events.
First of all, kudos to Mishra and producer Shiladitya Bora (Platoon One Films, along with Summit Studios and Guidant Films) for making a film on bringing a criminal cult figure to justice, in today’s India. Second, kudos for redeeming much of mainstream Bollywood with a strong woman-led film, and a competent woman police officer--without a hero. Mishra’s direction makes for a compelling thriller, and a technically accomplished one.
Huma Qureshi is in command of her role: playing the tough guy in a suit, or an empathetic listener, when required. There is an unforgettable scene in which all the ashram devotees bang thalis with spoons (oho!) to protest a summons being served on their Maharaj, described as Holy Father.
The ensemble cast, including Sachin Khedekar, Chandrachur Singh, Vibhore Mayank, Swati Das and Sampa Mandal, is very good. Mishra’s screenplay is excellent and layered, and rich with contradictions and dramatic twists at every turn, investing issues with personal stakes. Udit Khurana’s cinematography is a stand-out, creating atmospheric, delicately lit, dark and melancholic spaces, while Sreekar Prasad’s superb editing keeps the film taut. Ajay Jayanthi’s music and Pragyan Gogoi’s sound are an asset. The women crew include producer Madhu Sharma and Costume Designer Shilpi Agarwal Bora. Bollywood is in good hands with this team.
Bravo for making this powerful film - a must-see.
Shiladitya Bora says Vicky Kaushal, Rajkummar Rao no more indie artists; hails Huma Qureshi's Bayaan
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(From left) Shiladitya Bora with Huma Qureshi and Bikas Ranjan Mishra at the festival in Canada
Suggesting that Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao no longer champion indie films after having become mainstream stars, producer Shiladitya Bora is all praises for Huma Qureshi for fronting Bayaan that went to TIFF
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; September 10, 2025)
Career milestones are not only a moment of validation, but also one of reflection. It struck us when we spoke with producer Shiladitya Bora, days before he headed out for Bayaan’s September 6 première at the 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The Huma Qureshi-led thriller is not the first time that Bora has worked with a mainstream Bollywood star. Previously, he served as the executive producer of Vicky Kaushal’s Masaan (2015) and Rajkummar Rao’s Newton (2017), albeit both weren’t the stars then that they are today. How does the producer view their rise to stardom and becoming the face of mainstream movies over the years?
“Here, actors, directors, or producers are independent only till they don’t make it. Once they get success, they only want to do [mainstream] projects. That’s not right. You should never leave your core. Once you grow, you should empower more people,” he reflected.
On that count, he praised Qureshi for fronting Bayaan, making sure Bikas Ranjan Mishra’s directorial venture finds a place on her résumé that has mainstream offerings like Maharani and Jolly LLB 3. While actors’ lure of big-ticket films is understandable, Bora wondered why that amounts to them not backing small but meritorious stories.
He elaborated to mid-day, “I understand now that you’ve become a bigger star, you want to do bigger studio films. But since you reached here through a breakout small film, be fair. You took a chance at that time. Now things are much better for you. You can champion things. We lack that. Huma is a great sport in this, apart from being a great actor.”
The actors alone aren’t to be blamed, he assessed. The producer’s experience in the industry has shown him that actors are influenced by their managers.
“Many actors depend on what their management says. After a point of time, they all are surrounded by yes-men. It’s important that they make decisions on their own. I feel many people don’t even read scripts, or decide on the basis of them. They will only do a film when a big studio is attached.”
Bayaan director Bikas Ranjan Mishra reveals many actors quit after casting: "Ran away for a three-day role"
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With Bayaan headed to the Toronto International Film Festival, director Bikas Ranjan Mishra recalls facing rejections from actors and how Huma Qureshi had the guts to front the thriller
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; July 28, 2025)
More than happiness, director Bikas Ranjan Mishra feels a sense of relief as his next, Bayaan, is headed to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). To him, the world première at the prestigious festival is the culmination of a seven-year journey that involved rejections from multiple production houses. “I took this script to everyone. Every production house in Mumbai has a copy of the Bayaan script,” he states.
The thriller, led by Huma Qureshi, took its first step towards realization only when Shiladitya Bora stepped in as the producer. Mishra says, “Huma is the film’s hero, but if there’s one more hero, it’s Shila. In this industry, no one has guts. People are sitting in big offices, but a producer is one who is ready to risk their business for a [good] story.”
Equally gutsy is Qureshi, whose investigator character goes to Rajasthan for a case that ends up mirroring the deep-rooted patriarchal society. “We approached other actors and everybody wanted to do it, but they were scared,”
Mishra recalls. In contrast, Qureshi was all courage, ready to front a story she believed in. “Apart from being a wonderful actor, she has guts. All the actors hide behind their managers and agents. Huma is the only actor I approached directly. After narrating the story, I told her that no studio or platform was attached. She said, ‘No problem. Send me the script.’ For the rest of the industry, commercial considerations come first. Huma responded to our integrity that we wanted to make the film our way.”
Qureshi’s belief in the material was refreshing for the director, after having met actors who had several criteria that superseded the story. Mishra says, “Many actors were kicked about the role. But they wondered, ‘Will the film get a platform? Will people go to theatres to watch a small film?’ There were actors who were cast, but they ran away because they got a three-day role in a big male star’s film.”
Bayaan had no big backing or safety net; it’s a film that I took a bet on-Huma Qureshi
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Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; July 26, 2025)
Huma Qureshi-starrer Bayaan, a taut police procedural-thriller, has been officially selected for the prestigious Discovery section of TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), where its world premiere will take place this September.
Speaking to us about the film, helmed by writer-director Bikas Ranjan Mishra, Huma says, “Bayaan is a film that I took a bet on; it brings to the forefront a haunting story with a big soul. With no big backing and safety net, this film is purely a fruit of everyone's hard work, and I am elated that this is the only film selected in the Discovery Section at TIFF this year. It is indeed a proud moment for me, and I further strengthen my belief to support such storytelling and films.”
Talking about why she connects so strongly with this film, she says, “Bayaan gave me the opportunity to play the kind of character I’ve long been drawn to—someone within the justice system, yet up against forces much larger than herself. What makes this even more special is that I am part of this project not just as an actor but also as a producer.”
Helmed by writer-director Bikas Ranjan Mishra—best known for his acclaimed feature film 'Chauranga'—'Bayaan' was developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles and is produced by Shiladitya Bora of Platoon One Films, India’s leading independent film studio known for multiple Filmfare award winning Ghaath (Berlinale 2023), National Award winner Picasso (Amazon Prime’s first direct to digital Marathi film).
Filmmaker Bikas Ranjan Mishra described 'Bayaan' as a poignant reflection of contemporary India, where "power and gender intersect in volatile and often invisible ways."
The filmmaker added, "It is my attempt to bear witness to a society in transition — and to salute the quiet courage of those who choose to speak.' I'm deeply honoured to present my second feature, Bayaan, at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section — a platform that has launched the journeys of many filmmakers I admire and cherish."
“As a producer, I’m always looking for that one script that can be a breakout film for everyone involved—and with 'Bayaan', I knew we had something powerful. At Platoon One Films, our ethos is to champion newer voices and newer stories that provoke, connect, and challenge. This film truly embodies that spirit," said Shiladitya Bora.
Besides Huma, the film boasts of a stellar cast that includes Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar with powerhouse performers Paritosh Sand, Avijit Dutt, Vibhore Mayank, Sampa Mandal, Swati Das, Aditi Kanchan Singh and Perry Chhabra.
Huma Qureshi in Shiladitya Bora's Rajasthan-based police procedural drama Bayaan
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Ready to take Bayaan on floors soon, maker Bora says Huma was the first choice for the police procedural drama
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; July 6, 2024)
Rajasthan is calling Huma Qureshi back. Two months after wrapping up Jolly LLB 3’s schedule, the actor is returning to the state to begin her next, Bayaan. Shiladitya Bora, who is co-producing the police procedural drama, is thrilled that Qureshi—who was the first actor to whom director Bikas Mishra pitched the script—gave her nod to the role.
“Bikas had met Huma in Los Angeles in 2019, during the Film Independent residency. She is the first actor Bikas had pitched the story to, and we’re so excited that it worked out with her,” he says.
In the drama that rolls mid-month, Qureshi plays an investigator, who is sent to a small town in Rajasthan to lead her career’s first case. Bayaan is supported by the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund and was developed at LA Residency. Mishra, who previously helmed Chauranga (2014), was mentored by Craig Mazin, the creator of Chernobyl (2019) and The Last Of Us (2023), on his second feature film. If Mazin’s guidance helped him enrich the story on paper, he trusts Qureshi to elevate it on screen.
Mishra states, “Huma is a powerhouse of performance and enthusiasm. Her ability to inhabit complex characters is undeniable, and her energy will elevate Bayaan to a new level.”
The film also stars Chandrachur Singh and Sachin Khedekar. Bora reveals that he approached Singh hesitatingly. “We believe in contrarian casting. We knew that Chandrachur is known for playing the charming hero. But he is such a warm and receptive actor that he instantly agreed to this part.”
Saba Azad, Namit Das and Geetanjali Kulkarni's Minimum highlights stories of Indian immigrants
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BOMBAY TIMES (May 12, 2022)
The film Minimum, which revolves around Indian immigrants, marks the directorial debut of writer-actor Rumana Molla. The international drama set in Belgium deals with transactional marriage and migration with love, affection and friendship at the core.
Produced by Shiladitya Bora and Radhika Lavu, the movie is slated to go on floors this June. The film’s cast features talented actors like Saba Azad, Namit Das, Geetanjali Kulkarni and Rumana in major roles. It also has four ex-Berlinale talents, writer director Rumana, director of photography Pooja Gupte, producer Shiladitya Bora and line producer Marija Stojnic.
Saba says, “I knew I had to be a part of Minimum as soon as I read it. It’s a very unusual story.” The actor, who plays a French tutor in the film, feels the character of Laurie is possibly the toughest she has taken up. “That’s because I have to do this in a language that I’m not familiar with. That’s what pulled me to the film, I knew it would test my abilities as an artist,” she shares.
Geetanjali adds, “It is an honest and detailed depiction of the life of an immigrant family. The character I play is of a person who is a survivor trying her best so that she and her son could live a better life.”
Talking about what drew him to the project, Namit says, “The name itself intrigued me. Whatever Shiladitya does, I find it very hatke and soulful. As I drowned myself in the script, I realised that it’s a deceptively simple film, with complex layers. I’m fascinated by the world of these characters.”
About working with debutant director Rumana, he says, “In my first meeting with her, I realised that she knows what she wants, and that’s the best quality for a director. I love her warmth and her vision. Minimum is her world that she dreamt about and is bringing to life – and I can’t wait to dive into it!”
Rumana says, “I feel blessed to have such an amazing cast. I have been throwing curveballs left, right and centre, and they have embraced each one of them at every step of the way. The level of enthusiasm and commitment that I have observed is rare to come by.”
Minimum, produced by Platoon One Films and Ellanar Films, will aim for a June 2023 release.
Revathi returns to Hindi cinema with Aye Zindagi, a film on organ donation
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Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; September 10, 2021)
Her short but impactful outing in Navarasa proved again that it’s a delight to see Revathi on screen. Six years after Margarita with a Straw (2015), the acclaimed South actor is set to return to Hindi cinema with Aye Zindagi. The film, also starring Satyajeet Dubey, makes a case for ethical organ donation.
Noting that it’s a rare feat to deal with a grave subject in a light-hearted manner, Revathi says that debutant director Anirban’s unique vision made her gravitate towards the project. “The way he wants to tell the story [drew me to it]. It’s a true story of a person from Mohan Foundation [a Mumbai-based NGO that works towards organ donation].”
The Shiladitya Bora production is expected to go on floors in the coming weeks. “We will be shooting at hospitals, which aren’t an easy location. I hope we can [translate] our vision for the film from paper to the screen.”
While the director describes it as a true story of “loss, grief and redemption”, Dubey says that the film deeply moved him. “Revathi ma’am is a true artiste. I’ll try not to behave like a fanboy around her,” he says.
Coronavirus hits Bollywood; delaying new releases, jeopardising collections of those in theatres
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The rapid spread of the coronavirus has hit Bollywood, delaying new releases and jeopardising collections of those in theatres
Radhika Bhirani (HINDUSTAN TIMES; March 14, 2020)
The coronavirus pandemic has engulfed the entertainment industry worldwide. And India, too, has woken up to the threat. First, shooting schedules were disrupted, then came news that theatres in Delhi, Karnataka, Odisha, Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir have been shut till March 31. Now, the Akshay Kumar-starrer Sooryavanshi has been postponed from its March 24 release date to “when the time is right”. The actor has tweeted: “Because our safety always, always comes first. Stay safe and take care of yourself.”
Explaining the decision, Shibasish Sarkar, group CEO of the production house says, “We delayed the decision as much as possible. Not that we have any choice.” What about the Ranveer Singh-starrer ’83, another film from the same banner, set for an early April release? Sarkar adds, “We’ll take a call closer to the date. A lot of shoots are also cancelled as foreign technicians aren’t getting visas.” And there’s no word on the much-delayed Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, slated to hit screens on March 20.
Experts say one can’t turn a blind eye to the Delhi market. Trade analyst Girish Johar says it is among the top two markets for the domestic theatrical business, while distributor Joginder Mahajan says it contributes 70% of the revenue from the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh territory. Theatres, he says, will also face the brunt. “But what can one do,” Mahajan rues.
After doing the rounds of film festivals worldwide, Sir, which was coming to India after a long wait, has also been postponed. Shiladitya Bora, who is spearheading its release in the country, says, “A major portion of our revenue collections would have been affected by Delhi theatres’ shutdown, so we decided this will be best.”
The biggest casualty, trade experts believe, will be Angrezi Medium, which audiences were eagerly waiting for due to Irrfan’s return after his illness. Nevertheless, its makers released it as scheduled yesterday, saying it will come in the remaining regions once theatres reopen.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh points out that a chunk of the India business of the recent films, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Thappad, has come from Delhi-NCR. He says, “Indian films are released far and wide, including in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia. The losses won’t just be in India.”
Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor’s Baaghi 3 released on March 6 and only got a week’s window before theatres were shut. But trade expert Komal Nahta says its collections have not been “adversely impacted”.
Meanwhile, theatres are optimistic despite the Covid-19 hiccup. As for the shoots, the Azerbaijan schedule of Salman Khan-Disha Patani’s Radhe was scrapped, as was a schedule of Tamil superstar Vikram’s upcoming Cobra, in Russia. The Spain and Italy shoots of OTT show Made In Heaven 2 has also reportedly been cancelled. A US tour that Hrithik Roshan was to go for, stands postponed too.
Radhika Apte's next is a romcom directed by Shiladitya Bora?
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Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 18, 2019)
Radhika Apte is set to feature in a romcom next that will go on the floors within the next two months. It will mark the directorial debut of producer-distributor Shiladitya Bora, who’s made films like Masaan, Newton and Yours Truly. The script is locked, the recce is complete, and the team is ironing out the final details.
“Radhika has liked the script and given her nod to the project verbally. The film will be shot across Mumbai. The hunt for the leading man is on, with some A-listers,” informs a source close to the development, adding that after a series of intense films, the actress will finally get to explore a subject which promises a lot of laughs. “Shiladitya is having long meetings with his team on the project every day.”
The director, when contacted, chose not to comment.
X: Past Is Present producers take on producer Manish Mundra
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Shiladitya Bora, CEO, Drishyam Films, (middle) Sudhish Kamath, director and Manish Mundra, promoter, Drishyam Films
Eleven co-directors of X: Past Is Present claim not paid by Drishyam Films, producer mulls legal action instead
Shaheen Parkar (MID-DAY; August 14, 2016)
The collaborative feature film, X: Past Is Present, with 11 directors on board, has been billed as a singularly unique experiment in filmmaking. However, it has now run into troubled waters.
The filmmakers — Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Nalan Kumarasamy, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath and Suparn Verma — claim they are still awaiting their dues from producer Manish Mundra of Drishyam Films. The banner's projects include the recent award-winning Punjabi film Chauthi Koot as well as Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan (2015).
Kamath argued, “It is a betrayal on many levels. We have given them adequate time. We were operating on good faith, but realised that they [the producers] are not making any efforts to sell the film or censor it for TV. They just wanted to get rid of it. We are all co-producers and we were experimenting with a different kind of cinema being made by people from different parts of the country. I recently mailed Manish Mundra saying that it’s okay not to pay me, but he should at least pay the others. To which he replied, ‘You are a real pain in the a***!’ After that he disappeared. What is so shameless when directors and writers ask for money? The master and slave mentality of the producers need to change.”
However, Shiladitya Bora, CEO, Drishyam Films, argued, “Kamath had signed a contract with us which clearly states everything. All the allegations are baseless. We are planning legal action. We have provided the contracts to our lawyers. They are working on it and we will get a clearer picture next week. We do not want to comment about the tweets because then there will be no end [to this mud-slinging]. We have done more than what was needed; there was no default. We can provide all documents.”
Earlier this week, Kamath took to Twitter to vent ire over the non-payment of fee. He posted a series of telling tweets which read: “Drishyam Films has infringed upon the copyright of the original authors & does not have the authorisation from us to distribute the film. All channels and networks distributing XPast isPresent are infringing upon the copyright of 11 writer directors who haven’t yet been paid. We did put in money as coproducers but the terms kept changing because Mr Manish Mundra wanted solo producer credit.”
Rajat Kapoor, Anshuman Jha, Radhika Apte and Swara Bhaskar feature in the film.
How the drama unfolded
X: Past Is Present released in November 2015 after doing the rounds of various film festivals. The idea to make the film took shape in 2013. Sudhish Kamath approached the other 10 filmmakers and got the project got rolling. Early this week, he claimed that the directors were not paid by Drishyam Films and anyone dealing with the project on any platform amounted to copyright infringement.
Court, What About Savarkar: A good Friday for Marathi moviegoers at prime time
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Sandhya Soman (THE TIMES OF INDIA; April 19, 2015)
It was a good Friday for
Marathi movie-goers with three releases hitting the city screens. And on
this first Friday after the government had insisted on prime time slots
for Marathi film in city multiplexes, the biggest winner looked to be
the national award-winning 'Court', with more than 80 shows across
cinemas.A chunk of these shows are at multiplexes with exhibitors happily allotting it the prized evening shows, the original prime time that the government had ordered multiplexes to follow. After talks with exhibitors, multiplex owners and Marathi movie producers, the government had said films could be shown between noon and 9pm and not only between 6-9pm.
“We have always given evening slots to Marathi film as our theatres are in Maharastrian localities. Though crowds were not much on Friday, it looks like 'Court' will do well,“ said Rajesh Gupta, executive director of Gold Digital Cinema, which has screens in Dadar and Thane. The other new release, 'What About Savarkar', had more than 50 shows, while 'Te Don Diwas' had more than 20 shows.
With two other movies already in theatres, it was a bit of a juggle for exhibitors but they pushed 'Court' that came with quite a bit of publicity. Director Chaitanya Tamhane, whose debut won various international awards and a national award for best film in 2014, said their marketing strategy covered national and Marathi-speaking audiences. That ensured diverse viewers landed for the first day show.
“This is my first Marathi movie but I liked the trailer and the fact that it has sub-titles,“ said Priya Yadav, before rushing to catch 'Court' at Metro Big Cinemas in Dhobi Talao. Marathi movie-lover Amar Salunkhe was at that show but wasn't impressed by the movie's realistic story-telling. “Prime-time should be reserved for good movies,“ he said.
By then, the movie had got its opening. “Looks like evening shows at most big multiplexes will be housefull going by the advance booking,“ said Shiladitya Bora, marketing and distribution consultant for 'Court'.
The next battle is to sustain interest. On Friday, people walked in to book weekend tickets for 'Coffee Ani Barach Kahi'. “We read the reviews and are booking tickets for tomorrow, as it is a holiday. We will wait for Court's reviews before deciding,“ said Dr Gajanan Deshmukh and Swati Deshmukh, who were at INOX Nakshatra in Dadar. Timing matters for those like Abhay Sodaye rushing in to catch a movie after work. “Sometimes, I have to search for an evening show in Dadar,“ said Sodaye.
Aamir Khan's Raakh to be re-released by PVR
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Bharati Dubey (MID-DAY; April 17, 2014)
Aamir Khan-starrer, Raakh, will be re- released in June this year as part of PVR Director’s Rare. Asif Noor, the film’s now Dubai-based producer, tells hitlist, “We had initially planned to release the film in April May, but then decided to push it ahead due to elections.” Asif is also planning a reunion dinner with the film’s cast and crew. He says, “We are working around their availability. Things should be finalised in a couple of days.” It maybe pointed out here there were plans to re-release the film after its prints were digitally restored in 2009.
Directed by Aditya Bhattacharya, the film had Santosh Sivan as its cinematographer while Aamir Khan, Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak acted in it.
The film was a revenge-thriller about a young man who takes on the system after his friend is raped.” Shiladitya Bora of PVR Directors Rare says, “This year marks the 25th anniversary of Raakh and we are excited to bring it show it again on the big screen under our banner. The entire film has been reframed as per Santosh Sivan’s vision. The film has also been re-edited by Sreekar Prasad and Chandan Arora. We are looking forward to a release in select theatres.” Speaking about the rerelease, Santosh Sivan says, “It was my first film and I loved working on it. With Pankaj, Supriya, Aamir and others for company, it was a great experience and I remember being really excited to do something different.”
When this film released in the year 1989, it didn’t do well at the box office. However, Raakh did win critical acclaim. Pankaj Kapur won the National Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for this film.
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