Ritwik Ghatak’s Ignored Years
In this special biopic, renowned Bengali actor Silajit portrays the life of Ritwik Ghatak between the ages of 35 and 50. The film shows how this period was part of Ghatak’s maturation process as an artist. It focuses on how Ghatak evolved into cinema as a form of expression and how he dealt with his own personal and professional challenges. In the film, Ghatak’s passionate nature and love for cinema is captured by the audience with Silajit’s impressive performance. The film brings to light this particular period of Ghatak’s life in a way that has never been seen before. We find that viewers generally find the film emotional and moving. The film was shot in Ghatak’s homeland in Bengal, which adds more authenticity to his story.