Kolkata/IBNS: Novelist Manik Bandopadhyay's creation Putulnacher Itikatha has been interpreted as a feature film titled Putulnacher Itikatha, which is directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay.

The film revolves around Shashi (Abir Chatterjee), a doctor trained in Kolkata, who is entangled in his dubious village practice.

He lives alone in his ancestral house and portrays a city like persuading relationships with women.

Speaking of the film, Abir Chatterjee said, “I'm really proud of doing this film. I could relate a bit more with my character Shashi, after reading the novel. This is a completely divergent genre film and I hope the audience would also love me as the character.”

Trailer launch event. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

As the film proceeds, the return of Shashi's city-friend Kumud, intensifies his trapped existence.

His closest ally Jadav Pundit stages his own death, leading to a disruption to their relationship and further escalating his inner turmoil.

The film also features Jaya Ahsan (as Kusum), Ananya Chatterjee (as Sendidi), Parambrata Chattopadhyay (as Kumud), Dhritiman Chatterjee (as Jadav Pundit), Surangana Bandopadhyay (as Moti) Santilal Mukherjee (as Gopal).

Suman Mukhopadhyay. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Actress Jaya Ahsan said, “I always wanted to work with Lal da (director Suman Mukhopadhyay). But I never thought that he would ask me to do such a character. This film is getting released after 90 years of the original novel. My character is very empowering and it is truly a gift to me.”

This film has already premiered in the International Film Festival of Rotterdam and later in September, it is also set to be screened at the Kazan International Film Festival of Russia.

The film released in theatres on August 1.

(Reporting by Aaheli Chakraborty, Photos by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)