Marking the 56th birth anniversary of noted filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh on August 31, Bollywood's legendary actor Shri Amitabh Bachchan will unveil the poster of Ram Kamal Mukherjee's second film A Tribute to Rituparno Ghosh: Season's Greetings on his social media platform. In spite of his busy schedule, Amitji agreed to not only unveil the look of the film but also recorded a special video message for director Ram Kamal and his team. The film happens to be India's first feature film to collaborate with United Nations Free and Equal for LGBTQIA cause.
In a special video message, Amitabh Bachchan said, "31st August marks the 56th birth anniversary of Rituparno Ghosh. One of Bengal’s most prolific filmmakers. I have the great pleasure and honour working with him in The Last Lear. It is a film in the English language, which was slightly different from what Rituparno has been making. Abhishek worked with him in Antar Mahal, Jaya in Sunglass and Aishwarya worked with him in two films Chokher Bali and Raincoat. His thought process was so clear and so vivid in the way he not only made his films and chose the subjects that he wished to make. And then finally editing the film and bringing it to the audience with the kind of music was certainly a great joy to watch and be a part of. We lost him too early. Now Ram Kamal Mukherjee worked as a journalist for more than twenty years and have won accolades for his body of works is paying tribute to Ritu in his second Hindi film Season's Greetings. The film has become India’s first film to have official collaboration with United Nations under the Free & Equal for LGBTQIA cause. And of course, now in India, the film deals with the abolishment of article 377 and that is a great step forward that has been taken. I would like to wish the leading cast of the film Lillette Dubey, Celina Jaitly, Azhar Khan and Shree Ghatak all the very best. I also wish the producers Aritra Das and Shailendra Kumar all the very best for supporting an independent filmmaker like Ram Kamal who is trying to create different content through his cinema."
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Ram Kamal spoke about this and told, "I think this is a very big moment for all of us. When someone as a respectable and talented icon from Indian film industry agrees to unveil the first look of your film. I approached Amitji because he has worked with Rituda in The Last Lear, which was loosely based on popular play Aajker Shahjahan. When someone as senior and talented as Amit ji talks about an Indie filmmaker it holds a lot of importance," he added. Ram Kamal also feels that the power of social media cannot be denied in today's time. "Amit ji has genuine fan following since last five decades. His love for good cinema and literature is a known story for all. We are living in the time of digital revolution, and what else could be better than releasing the first look of a film on a digital platform," avers Ram Kamal.
The film stars Celina Jaitly Haag, Lillette Dubey, first transgender actor Shree Ghatak and debutant Azhar Khan. Set in Kolkata, the story revolves around a mother and daughter relationship with a twist in the tale. Produced by Aritra Das and Shailendra Kumar under the banner of Assorted Motion Pictures and SS1 Entertainment, the film also marks the debut of Kumar Sanu's son Jaan Kumar Sanu as a playback singer, visually impaired vocalist Sayani Palit and debutant Sarbani Mukherjee. The songs are written by Rabindranath Tagore and music composed by Shailendra & Sayanti.
Celina who plays the role of Romita in the film said, "A true friend continues to heal your broken heart long after you lose your life to it also. Amitji coming on board to launch the poster of our humble venture Seasons Greetings is a true example of the fact that loyalty, faith and friendship surpasses the weakness of the human body and signifies the strength of the human soul. Additionally, a legend like Amitji’s belief in a heartfelt humble project like ours is of great encouragement to all who pursue cinema with passion."
Producer Aritra who made his foray into Bollywood with Cakewalk felt surreal. "My first film was launched by Dreamgirl Hema Maliniji and now Shahenshah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan ji launching our second venture Season's Greetings, I don't think I can ask for anything more from God," told Aritra from Assorted Motion Pictures. Producer and music director Shailendra felt that this unique step will help the film in reaching out to larger number of people. "Being a Kishore Kumar fan, I grew up watching Amitji films. I know almost all his blockbuster songs by heart. When Ram Kamal da mentioned that Amit ji would unveil the poster of our film, I just couldn't believe. In fact, for a while I thought he was pulling a prank on me," he told.
(Source: PeepingMoon)
