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- Time of India
Trailer of Bhutopurbo unveiled amid starry affair
The Bengali horror anthology, Bhutopurbo, has launched its trailer, bringing together a stellar cast to revive classic Bengali ghost stories. Directed by Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee, the film blends three timeless horror classics: 'Monihara,' 'Taranath Tantrik,' and 'Shikar.' The anthology aims to evoke fear, nostalgia, and fascination by reinterpreting these stories for a contemporary audience.
The eerie moments are back. The trailer of the Bengali horror anthology Bhutopurbo was officially launched today. The cozy yet glamorous gathering saw the presence of the film's acclaimed ensemble cast including
Amrita Chattopadhyay
, Sandipta Sen,
Satyam Bhattacharya
, Saptarshi Maulik and Suhotra Mukhopadhyay - who came together to mark the beginning of a new chapter in Bengali horror cinema.
Directed by Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee, Bhutopurbo presents a chilling anthology that seamlessly blends three timeless horror classics, 'Monihara' by Rabindranath Tagore, 'Taranath Tantrik' by BibhutibhushanBandopadhyay and 'Shikar' by Manoj Sen. The film aims to revive the essence of traditional Bengali ghost stories with a contemporary cinematic aesthetic.
'Bhutopurbo is more than just a horror film; it is a heartfelt tribute to Bengal's rich literary tradition of ghost stories.
By reinterpreting these classics for today's audience, we want to evoke a complex mix of fear, nostalgia and fascination. We are incredibly fortunate to have worked with a cast that brought immense passion and depth to their roles,' said co-directors Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee.
In Monihara, Satyam Bhattacharya essays the role of Phanibhushan, while Amrita Chattopadhyay plays the hauntingly beautiful Manimalika. Taranath Tantrik features Rupanjana Maitra as the enigmatic Matu Pagli, and Saptarshi Maulik steps into the shoes of the cult mystic Taranath Tantrik. In the final segment, Shikar, Sandipta Sen portrays the mysterious Tilottoma, while Suhotra Mukhopadhyay plays Purnendu.
