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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joto Kando Kolkatatei teaser unveiled, Abir Chatterjee steps into the detective's shoes
Anik Datta's 'Joto Kando Kolkatatei' teaser is out, promising mystery and humour, with Abir Chatterjee as Topshe in a fresh narrative. It's not a Feluda adaptation but echoes Satyajit Ray's spirit. Datta created an original story with Sandip Ray's support, evolving from Hemenbabur Henyali. The curtain has been lifted on Joto Kando Kolkatatei , the film by director Anik Datta, with its teaser now out on digital platforms. Promising an evocative blend of mystery, nostalgia, and sharp-witted humour, the film marks yet another bold creative turn for Datta, who pays homage to the detective fiction tradition while carving out a unique space of his own. Abir Chatterjee headlines the film as Topshe — not merely the familiar sidekick, but the central sleuth in a fresh narrative twist. While the title may stir memories of classic Feluda tales, Joto Kando Kolkatatei is not a Feluda adaptation, but an original story that echoes the spirit of Satyajit Ray 's iconic creation while offering something entirely new. Joining Chatterjee is a strong ensemble cast including Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Roja Paromita Dey, Rik Chatterjee, and Aparajita Ghosh. The film also features actors like Dulal Lahiri, Mithu Chakraborty, and Rajat Ganguly, adding further depth and nuance to the storyline. 'Like thousands of others, I am a huge Feluda fan and always wanted to make a Feluda film. But since that wasn't feasible due to copyright and other limitations, I decided to create something that had the flavour of Feluda stories while being original. I discussed the idea with Sandip Ray, who supported it wholeheartedly. What began as Hemenbabur Henyali eventually evolved into Joto Kando Kolkatatei , incorporating mystery and the search for identity," shared Anik. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is crazy about it Undo by Taboola by Taboola The film is a heartfelt ode to the City of Joy. ' Joto Kando Kolkatatei is my tribute to Kolkata, the city I love the most. This is a film for everyone — children, parents, and grandparents alike. It's a family film that we hope brings people together. Joto Kando Kolkatatei is a gentle thriller infused with charm, wit, and the unmistakable soul of Kolkata," said the producer of the film.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
B'desh in Tolly defies narrative of discord in film fraternity
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: Shooting with Opar Bangla actors and having them for the premieres for their films here—a regular event in the Bengali film industry's calendar—was delayed or suspended after the uprising in Bangladesh last year. But one year later, there has been a change in the sense of uncertainty over the reception of Opar Bangla artistes in Tollywood. Many are hopeful of the situation returning to the way things were in the past with consistent Indo-Bangla collaborations. Epar Bangla released Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's 'Dear Maa' in July and Suman Mukhopadhyay's 'Putulnacher Itikatha' in Aug, both with Opar Bangla's Jaya Ahsaan in the lead. Come Sept, Anik Dutta's 'Joto Kando Kolkatatei' has an Opar Bangla actor, Q Nawshaba Ahmed. Unlike immediately after the uprising in Dhaka in July last year, when Opar Bangla artistes had stopped shooting in Kolkata or attending their premieres in Tollywood, Ahsaan has attended all events in the city for her recent two films. In 'Putulnacher Itikatha', Mukhopadhyay retained Ahsaan's own dialect, reminiscent of her roots in Bangladesh. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gubug: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola Her character, that of Kusum, in the original Manik Bandyopadhyay's novel, did not have it. Mukhopadhyay wasn't scared of backlash or questions on why a lone village girl would speak in that dialect in a film, rooted in a Bengal village. "We shot the film in 2022. With this dialect, I wanted to establish that Kusum came from another village. .. but even after the uprising, I never thought of dubbing her dialogues for fears of backlash. I hear people in Bangladesh are eager to watch this film," Mukhopadhyay said. Tollywood interprets this eagerness as a positive sign. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The last two films from producer Firdausul Hasan's stable, starring Bangladesh's Chanchal Chowdhury and Ziaul Faruq Apurba, were released without them attending any event here. "Both Srijit Mukherji's 'Padatik' and Pratim D Gupta's 'Chaalchitro: The Frame Fatale' featured Bangladeshi actors. But after the Bangladesh upheaval, neither of the actors could visit Kolkata for the releases. 'Padatik' won the Best Audience award at the 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival but we could not go," Hasan said. Hasan hopes Q Nawshaba Ahmed will attend the premiere of the puja release of 'Joto Kando Kolkatatei'. "Trade ties were not affected even when relations between the two nations were tense. For Bengali films to prosper, we should be able to take advantage of the big market in Epar and Opar Bangla," Hasan added. Ahsaan, who was in Kaushik Ganguly's 'Ardhangini', has completed the shooting of 'Arghangini 2' in Kolkata. "I want to work on good projects. I'm happy I could come to Kolkata from Dhaka for the release of 'Dear Ma' and 'Putulnacher Itikatha'. In my country, regular articles came out on the Indian releases. I am happy with the adulation I am receiving here," she said from Dhaka. Ganguly told TOI: "Nobody in Bangladesh bothered about why Jaya acted in my film. We have got the ideal situation required for filming with Bangladeshi actors. It's good the situation is normalising. We can't divide Tagore and Nazrul. If someone from Opar Bangla is suitable for a role, it's fair to cast him or her."
