“The World Premiere of the Documentary on Aparna Sen”

 

Documentary on Aparna Sen selected for world premiere at Rotterdam film fest

Introduction

A documentary on legendary Bengali film actor Aparna Sen has been selected for world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The documentary is directed by Suman Ghosh, who had earlier made the documentary ‘The Argumentative Indian’ (2019). The documentary is yet to get a title. The film is nominated for Kim Jiseok award at 26th Busan International Film Festival to be held in October 2021 .

Who is Aparna Sen?

Aparna Sen (née Dasgupta, Ôporna Shen) (born 25 October 1945) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She has received several accolades as an actress and filmmaker, including nine National Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards East, and thirteen Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards. For her contribution in the field of arts, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award .

The Documentary

The documentary on Aparna Sen is directed by Suman Ghosh. Ghosh, who had earlier made the documentary ‘The Argumentative Indian’ (2019), got acquainted with Aparna Sen while he was working with Konkona Sen Sharma in Kadambari. Subsequently, she acted in his film Basu Paribaar. They have been friends ever since, and Ghosh has had several add as with her. He wanted to capture her luminosity, which is so attractive. Rina di embraces life to its fullest. There is a renaissance quality to her that he wanted to capture in his film. After venturing into the prospect of making a film on her, he finally found a story to tell. That is what he intends to explore in his documentary .

Aparna Sen’s Contribution to Bengali Cinema

Aparna Sen has been an imminent part of the Bengali film industry, playing the lead in popular films like Basanta Bilap (1973) and Memsaheb (1972) amongst others. Sen has also been a part of Hindi films such as Imaan Dharam (1977), Ek Din Achanak (1989), and Ghaath (2000). In 2009, Sen appeared with Sharmila Tagore and Rahul Bose in Annirudh Roy-Chowdhary’s Bengali film Antaheen .

Conclusion

The documentary on Aparna Sen is a testament to her contribution to the Indian film industry. Aparna Sen has been an inspiration to many, and her work has been appreciated by audiences and critics alike. The documentary is expected to be a tribute to her life and work. We can’t wait to watch the documentary on Aparna Sen and learn more about her life and work.

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