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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
RAAS premiere celebrates rural nostalgia and emotional reunions
Tathagata Mukhopadhyay's Bengali film RAAS premiered, starring Vikram Chatterjee and Devlina Kumar. The film explores Somnath's return to his village after 18 years, reconnecting with his childhood love during Raas Purnima. RAAS contrasts the peace of rural Bengal with the isolation of urban life, highlighting themes of rediscovery and nostalgia, reflecting the emotional void felt in city life. The premiere of the Bengali film RAAS recently took place at a city theatre, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of cinephiles, industry professionals, and well-wishers. The red-carpet event was graced by the film's cast and crew, along with several notable figures from the Bengali film fraternity. Director Tathagata Mukhopadhyay was joined by lead actors Vikram Chatterjee and Devlina Kumar , who play Somnath and Rai respectively. Also in attendance were key cast members including Anashua Majumder, Anirban Chakrabarty, Sudip Mukherjee, Ranojoy Bishnu, and Arna Mukhopadhyay. Singers Manoj Murali Nair and Somlata Acharyya, who lent their voices to the soulful track Amra Dujona , were also present. RAAS tells the story of Somnath, who returns to his ancestral village of Manikpur after 18 years and reconnects with his childhood love, Rai, during the Raas Purnima festivities. Through its quiet portrayal of rural Bengal, the film contrasts the serenity of village life with the fast-paced, often isolating nature of urban living. As Somnath retraces his emotional roots, RAAS unfolds as a tale of rediscovery, nostalgia, and longing. Speaking at the premiere, Tathagata remarked, ' RAAS reflects the emotional void many feel in city life. It's a journey back to innocence and rootedness.' The ensemble cast also includes Shankar Debnath, Parijat Chaudhuri, Debasish, Debaprasad Halder, and Apratim Chatterjee, bringing depth to this reflective, emotionally resonant narrative.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The teaser of Raas is out
Tathagata Mukherjee's 'Raas' portrays Somnath's return to his ancestral home after 18 years, reigniting forgotten bonds. As he prepares to leave for a new life after his wedding, the film explores the enduring charm of Bengali culture and the strong family ties. Rass directed by Tathagata Mukherjee featuring Vikram Chatterjee and Devlina Kumar in the lead roles will narrate the importance of the closely knitted emotions that prevails in a joint family, the charm of the evergreen Bengali culture where every soul feels vibrant and livelier. The audience will witness the story of a 30 year old young engineer, Somnath who is about to take his wedding vows with his beloved, Sanjh and will depart from his country for a more established and dignified life. The movie starts with the celebration of Raas Purnima, on the occasion when Somnath is about to return to his native home, Manikpur after 18 years. After the unfortunate demise of Somnath's mother, Somnath and his father will again visit their ancestral house. With the passage of time, transition has hit the lanes, houses, the lifestyle of the old and younger generation of Manikpur but the essence of affection, benevolence, bondings and the familiar ties have remained within the residents. The film takes an interesting turn when Somnath pays a visit to his grandparents' home and encounters the colorful rituals and attachments he has left behind. A conflict of love, inclination towards one's roots and the bygone childhood relationships, especially with his childhood ally Rai, all these lost essence and values eventually starts blooming in Somnath's heart.
