Raima Sen and Jisshu Sengupta are playing Suchitra Sen and Uttam Kumar in an upcoming film based on the glorious career of the diva of Bangla cinema. Directed by Abhijit Chaudhuri, the film is tentatively titled Nayika.
Director Abhijit said: “ It is a work of fiction and is inspired by events in the life of Suchitra, whom I see as a big feminist star. We will focus on some of the major incidents in her life. Raima plays a heroine who rules the industry. The film only focuses on Suchitra’s professional career and has nothing to do with her personal life.”
Raima is all geared up for the role, as she said: “It’s my tribute to my grandmother. It’s a huge responsibility and I am working on every aspect so that I can do justice to the role. The script is excellent. Ma (Moon Moon Sen) has gone through it and has given some suggestions which are being incorporated into the storyline.”
Apart from Raima and Jisshu, Abhijit has zeroed in on Parambrata Chatterjee, who may play a character resembling director Asit Sen who played key roles over Suchitra’s career. Actor Saswata has been approached for the role inspired by Suchitra’s husband, Dibanath Sen.
“There is no direct reference to Uttam Kumar or Supriya Devi in the film. But yes, we will show a hero who is very popular and does most of his films with her. So, one can say there are similarities with Uttam Kumar,” added the director.
The shooting of the film will start from August.
