Interview | Rituparna Sengupta on working with Sharmila Tagore in Puratawn: ‘She loves delving into issues which can be new’
Apr 01, 2025 06:14 AM IST
On this unique interplay with HT, Rituparna Sengupta talks about sharing display with Sharmila Tagore within the upcoming Bengali movie Puratawn.
Sharmila Tagore has starred in among the most acclaimed Bengali movies in her decades-long profession. Her collaboration with grasp filmmaker Satyajit Ray has produced movies resembling Devi, Nayak, Apur Sansar and Aranyer Din Ratri. The veteran actor is marking her return to Bengali movies with Suman Ghosh’s Puratawn (The Historical). Within the movie, Sharmila essays the character of Rituparna Sengupta’s mom, who insists on holding on to her recollections, areas and values as she turns 80. (Additionally learn: Rituparna Sengupta: ‘Puratawn offers with the relationships we take with no consideration’ | Interview)
On working with Sharmila Tagore
After we met Rituparna for an unique interplay forward of the discharge of Puratawn, the actor gushed in regards to the expertise of working together with her. She stated, “Sharmila Tagore is considered one of a sort. She is an icon, and we glance as much as her. She has bought this infectious vitality. I do not know individuals say that I’m essentially the most energetic individual however I feel it might be her vitality that I would like (smiles). She is undoubtedly essentially the most completed individual I’ve seen in my life. She is so gifted; her magnificence and her magnificence is unmatched.”
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There’s a wonderful paradox within the casting of Sharmila Tagore within the movie. Rituparna additional explains how. “She has such an unlimited information about quite a lot of issues and retains herself knowledgeable additionally. She loves that a part of delving into issues which can be new, issues she has not identified to date. She is a lady of right this moment, not Puratawn in that sense (smiles). It’s this high quality, in the best way she holds the values of Puratawn,” she provides.
On what Puratawn stands for
The movie talks about recollections and the significance of valuing one’s previous and studying from it. Rituparna says, “Everybody likes to see their old skool books, that diary which was saved by their grandmother, then the handwriting, college days. It’s so nostalgic, so pure. I nonetheless have my father’s specs and now my mom’s pockets… these are priceless. There’s nonetheless that attachment, and that house is essential to me. I train my kids that you shouldn’t overlook the values that has been inculcated in you. That you just reside within the current however don’t forget the previous.”
“In Puratawn, what we need to present is that this connection lingers. It’s a stunning journey of relationships. It’s a tribute to motherhood and one thing that could be very near my coronary heart,” the actor concludes with a smile.
Puratawn, produced by Bhavna Aaj O Kal and introduced by Rituparna Sengupta, releases in theatres on April 11.
