Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, on Monday sent good wishes to the team of the film `Qala` as the makers released behind the scenes video from the making of the movie that stars late actor Irrfan Khan son`s Babil.

"Anvita ji .. Wishing all the very best .. looking quite different .. good to see the making as well," Big B tweeted by sharing the video on his official handle.

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The upcoming feature film `Qala` will mark the second collaboration of Anushka Sharma`s production house- Clean state films with Netflix after critically-acclaimed feature drama `Bulbbul` that was released on the streaming giant in 2020.

The project will be helmed by Anvitaa Dutt who had previously directed `Bulbbul` for the Clean States. She is also known for her works in critically and commercially hit movies like `Queen`, `Dostana`, `Bachna Ae Haseeno`, and more.

Through `Qala` late legendary actor Irrfan Khan son- Babil will make his debut in the Indian film industry. Along with him, the movie will also feature Tripti Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee in pivotal roles.

The plot of the film is being kept under wraps for now, but through the official releases, it is evident that the movie will revolve around the story of a daughter who craves her mother`s love.&nbsp;

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, on Monday sent good wishes to the team of the film `Qala` as the makers released behind the scenes video from the making of the movie that stars late actor Irrfan Khan son`s Babil.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, on Monday sent good wishes to the team of the film `Qala` as the makers released behind the scenes video from the making of the movie that stars late actor Irrfan Khan son`s Babil. "Anvita ji .. Wishing all the very best .. looking quite different .. good to see the making as well," Big B tweeted by sharing the video on his official handle. T 3880- Anvita ji .. Wishing all the very best .. looking quite different .. good to see the making as well .. ⚘🙏 pic.twitter.com/oy8lCfwOKo — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 19, 2021 × The upcoming feature film `Qala` will mark the second collaboration of Anushka Sharma`s production house- Clean state films with Netflix after critically-acclaimed feature drama `Bulbbul` that was released on the streaming giant in 2020. The project will be helmed by Anvitaa Dutt who had previously directed `Bulbbul` for the Clean States. She is also known for her works in critically and commercially hit movies like `Queen`, `Dostana`, `Bachna Ae Haseeno`, and more. Through `Qala` late legendary actor Irrfan Khan son- Babil will make his debut in the Indian film industry. Along with him, the movie will also feature Tripti Dimri and Swastika Mukherjee in pivotal roles. The plot of the film is being kept under wraps for now, but through the official releases, it is evident that the movie will revolve around the story of a daughter who craves her mother`s love.

Amitabh Bachchan sends best wishes to team 'Qala' which marks Irrfan's son Babil's debut

It's been a week since the release of Netflix's original 'Bulbbul' and the viewers are still raving about the refreshing story that writer-filmmaker Anvita Dutt has presented through the film.

It's been a week since the release of Netflix's original 'Bulbbul' and the viewers are still raving about the refreshing story that writer-filmmaker Anvita Dutt has presented through the film. Dutt, who has been a known name in Bollywood as a lyricist, presented an age-old story of witches but gave a feminist spin to it and based in Bengal. A Punjabi, Dutt has traveled and lived across India because her father was in the Air Force. While she has never lived in Bengal, Dutt admits that she loves the state and visits Kolkata almost every year. "I didn't visit it this year because I was busy with post-production work of 'Bulbbul' but I love Bengal, its food, its culture," said the filmmaker in an exclusive interview with WION over a zoom call. Dutt based her story in 1881 Bengal's presidency, where a young girl is married to a much older Zamindar and how she is suppressed over the years. Dutt revealed that how a particular scene in the film made her base the story in Bengal. "There's that shot in the film, when Indranil looks at Bulbbul and says, 'Joote kyu nahi pehenti' and she pulls her feet under the sari. So that was the first visual that had come into my head when I started writing the story. The visual was of the feet quickly being pulled back under the saree- feet that were dusty and had Alta on it. So, the Alta kind of pre-decided that it would be Bengal," Dutt said. Also read: 'Bulbbul' review: Tripti Dimri shines in a hauntingly powerful story A feminist take on age-old folklore of witches haunting villages, many drew a comparison to Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray's characters. Was it intended we asked? "Not consciously, but I love both Tagore and Ray. I am deeply moved by Tagore's women- by their strength, their tragedy, their fragility and their helplessness. Besides Tagore was a feminist. He had a female gaze. Same with Ray, so I think they played a huge part subconsciously. Because I love Ray's writing too, and how he raises women." Dutt had written Bulbbul many years back but the project only got greenlit when she pitched it to Anushka Sharma's Clean Slate films decided to back it. "Netflix came on board soon after." Would the film have had a similar impact if it was made a few years back and released on the big screen? Dutt says she did not have the medium in mind when she first wrote the story. " I think the only reason it may not have worked earlier was that my leading lady Tripti Dimri was in school then I wouldn't have had Tripti as my Bulbbul," said Dutt and smiled. She though states that films work because of good stories. "I would think hopefully, stories work. Good stories work regardless of so many factors. The most unlikely small little films have done so well at the box office in the last decade. So I think that is an example of that. Good story's work regardless of the medium I feel. Maybe I wouldn't have been as ready as I am today to have made this film, the way it has been made today. But the story would have resonated regardless of the time it was made in," Dutt added. 'Bulbbul' has relatively new faces in the lead roles- Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwary- and features Rahul Bose as the Zamindar, Bengali film stars Paoli Dam and Parambrata Chatterjee in key roles. Dutt revealed that Chatterjee was one of the first few to read her script years back. "He is a friend and he agreed to be a part of the film without asking which role he would be doing. I had made him read my script long back and he had made me read his." "As an individual Rahul Bose is completely different from what he played in 'Bulbbul'. The man is very anglicized, he's a Bombay boy, very well-read, a modern man. But Rahul Bose the actor is so good and so committed to the art and so hard working. He comes with complete humility to the craft, you know, and which is why he can do an Indranil so beautifully. He worked hard at it. He surrendered to the role now, and I think somewhere he trusted me and the script." View this post on Instagram He is the lord of the house. What he says is final. What he says is the law. #Bulbbul now streaming only on @netflix_in @officialcsfilms @kans26 @anvita_dee @manojmittra @saurabhma @rahulbose7 @tripti_dimri @avinashtiwary15 @paoli_dam @parambratachattopadhyay @an5hai @siddharthdiwan @itsamittrivedi @rameshwar_s_bhagat @lifaafa_ @veerakapuree @rod__sunil @hingoraniharry @keitanyadav @redchillies.vfx @redchillies.color @kyana.emmot #AnishJohn @castingbay A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Jul 1, 2020 at 4:29am PDT × Dutt was also all praises for Dam, who was cast two days before the crew started filming. "Paoli came two days before the shoot, she read the script, she met me and she said yes, and I am so grateful because she is so good as Binodini." While the film has been lauded for its feminist take, there have been some men who have objected to the film as well. Dutt took the criticism to her stride and said, "There is no story that will resonate with everyone. So that would be sheer arrogance on the storyteller's part to believe that his or her story will be liked by everyone. But there are enough men who love the film. Women are responding to it because it resonates with them at one level beyond the story, but even with men. I have so many male friends who called me and said that, you know, 'Somewhere we are all Satya though we'd like to believe we are Sudeep'," said the filmmaker. Dutt has written the screenplay of 'Shandaar' and 'Phillauri' - both had strong female voices but she says its something that comes naturally. "It's just the way I am, its part of being me," says Dutt. Dutt says that Anushka had contemplated playing a role in the film. "She and Karnesh( Sharma) had a conversation that I wasn't privy to. I got to know much later when the casting was done, that Anushka had discussed the role of 'Bulbbul' around the time she was doing 'Phillauri'. It would be the ideal thing if Anushka was doing my film but then she produced it and to me that's equally wonderful and fantastic." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paoli Dam (@paoli_dam) on Jun 25, 2020 at 10:30pm PDT × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tripti Dimri (@tripti_dimri) on Jun 20, 2020 at 12:09am PDT × Anvita though feels that Tripti Dimri was beautiful and perfectly cast. "My heart aches when I look at her. I love her that girl. She's my baby girl. She's so good. She's just got that beautiful quality in her and that's why you can see it in her performance and the amount of authenticity she brought to her performance," said Dutt as she signed off.

Anvita Dutt on 'Bulbbul' success: Good stories work regardless of the platform it's made for

It takes a woman to tell a story like 'Bulbbul'. Filmmaker Anvita Dutt, who also serves as the writer of the film, takes an age-old folklore and manages to not just break few myths but also show the mirror to the patriarchial world with her debut film as a director. Streaming on Netflix from June 24, 'Bulbbul' story may be known yet its a poignant one with memorable moments and an outstanding cast.

Set in 1881 in Bengal province, the film revolves around Bulbbul (Tripti Dimri) a lonely wife of a zamindar Indranil (Rahul Bose) who stuck in a palatial house and a loveless marriage has only her borther-in-law Satya (Avinash Tiwary) for company. Apart from a slew of servants, the house also is inhabited by the landlord's twin brother Mahendra (Bose again), mentally challenged man and his wife Binodini (Paoli Dam).

The film opens with Satya returning from London to his village after a gap of five years- only to find everything in his family has changed. His elder brother Indranil has walked out on his wife, his twin Mahendra is dead and his widow lives in a shelter of sorts. The entire household now is looked after by Bulbbul, the youngest in the family, the child bride and Satya's once innocent friend. The lonely child bride now has Dr Sudip(Parambrata Chatterjee) for a company who comes regularly to the house much to Satya's discomfort. The household and the village at large is convinced that Mahendra's death has been due to a witch who now haunts not just the haveli but also the nearby forest. Multiple murders have taken place and everyone attributes to the witch.

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Educated in the west, Satya is not convinced about spirits and ghosts and wants to look beyond the obvious. Will Satya's hunt lead him to the actual murderer or is the village truly haunted by an evil spirit forms the rest of the story.

Set in a pre-independent Bengal, the film's set up is stunning and haunting. Amid the aplomb and wealth, lies deep dark secrets quietly buried in the hollow halls and rooms of the zamindar household. The story may be set in a different era, but it's a story that almost all of us have heard as part of folklore where it's easy to target and label women, call them evil when they defy the patriarchal norms.

Dutt's story is predictable of sorts but the beauty lies in the way its narrated. It tells the tragic story of a girl who was forced into marriage at an age when she didn't even understand the concept fully. She may have had all the comforts of the world in a palatial house, but inherently is lonely and pins for Satya's love and affection. At 1 hour 40 minutes, the film's screenplay is gripping and beautifully narrates an intriguing tale of love and deceit.

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The film's joys are in the little details. From costume and makeup to just letting silence set in when three major characters are sitting in a room- 'Bulbbul's' writing is truly outstanding.

The film's story is supported ably by a cast. Parambrata Chatterjee and Pauli Dam- known faces of Bengali cinema- deliver formidable performances. Chatterjee's Dr Sudip is a clear-headed, sensible man who provides love and companionship to a lonely Bulbbul. With his effervescent charm, Chatterjee makes his performance look effortless. Dam's character on the other hand is twisted and it's a sheer delight to watch the actress emote with her expressions and eyes. She looks stunning as Binodini and breathes life into a grey character.

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Avinash Tiwary and Rahul Bose too deliver in their respective roles. It's great to watch Bose in a meaty role in a film after so long. Stepping away from his usual urban characters, Bose delivers a fine performance- his characters are difficult to play and he manages to make them look convincing and deadly.&nbsp; Tiwary has time and again proved his acting prowess and created a lasting impact with his roles. In this one though, he is slightly overshadowed by the other actors. It could also be that his character Satya is the least layered character of them all.

<h2>Watch&nbsp;the Bulbbul trailer</h2>

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The film though presents Tripti Dimri in a refreshing avatar. Dimri made heads turn in 'Laila Majnu in 2018 opposite Tiwary. The two had earned critical praise for their performances. In 'Bulbbul' Tripti shines and delivers one of the most heartbreaking performances of the year. Dimri plays the naive, lonely Bulbbul to the hilt- and despite some strong and seasoned actors, holds her own. She is truly the perfect choice for the central character. She looks stunning and makes you a part of Bulbbul's tragic story from the first frame itself. The film's story propels largely due to Dimri's pitch-perfect performance. She is terrific, really.

The film is also well shot. Cinematographer Siddharth Diwan captures the mysterious premise well and the shots inside the household look like paintings. He also uses the color red a lot in the film which is a metaphor for goddess Kali or blood and gore- whichever way you want to look at it.

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A word on the film's producers Anushka and Karnesh Sharma who once again push the envelope with a film that is poignant and stands out for its important message. The siblings have time and again backed stories that have not only been different but also cater to important societal issues.

Above all 'Bulbbul' scores because it beautifully breaks myths around popular folklores about evil spirits, witches, and ghosts. It highlights the deplorable condition of women- of all strata - who are used, cheated on, labeled, and misunderstood. It may be set in the late 19th century, but a lot of things shown reinstate the condition of women to date. Aren't women still labeled, called names and abused when they try to break rules, defy the norms, and speak up? Some may say that 'Bulbbul' very obviously leans at feminist point of view, but perhaps that's the need of the hour when one has to shake up age-old myths that have for far too long suppressed the voice of women.

Dutt highlights the misogyny of our society subtly yet effectively in 'Bulbul' and that should be a good enough reason to watch the film.

As I mentioned before, it takes a woman to break myths about women.

'Bulbbul' is streaming on Netflix.

It takes a woman to tell a story like 'Bulbbul'. Filmmaker Anvita Dutt, who also serves as the writer of the film, takes an age-old folklore and manages to not just break few myths but also show the mirror to the patriarchial world with her debut film as a director.

It takes a woman to tell a story like 'Bulbbul'. Filmmaker Anvita Dutt, who also serves as the writer of the film, takes an age-old folklore and manages to not just break few myths but also show the mirror to the patriarchial world with her debut film as a director. Streaming on Netflix from June 24, 'Bulbbul' story may be known yet its a poignant one with memorable moments and an outstanding cast. Set in 1881 in Bengal province, the film revolves around Bulbbul (Tripti Dimri) a lonely wife of a zamindar Indranil (Rahul Bose) who stuck in a palatial house and a loveless marriage has only her borther-in-law Satya (Avinash Tiwary) for company. Apart from a slew of servants, the house also is inhabited by the landlord's twin brother Mahendra (Bose again), mentally challenged man and his wife Binodini (Paoli Dam). The film opens with Satya returning from London to his village after a gap of five years- only to find everything in his family has changed. His elder brother Indranil has walked out on his wife, his twin Mahendra is dead and his widow lives in a shelter of sorts. The entire household now is looked after by Bulbbul, the youngest in the family, the child bride and Satya's once innocent friend. The lonely child bride now has Dr Sudip(Parambrata Chatterjee) for a company who comes regularly to the house much to Satya's discomfort. The household and the village at large is convinced that Mahendra's death has been due to a witch who now haunts not just the haveli but also the nearby forest. Multiple murders have taken place and everyone attributes to the witch. Educated in the west, Satya is not convinced about spirits and ghosts and wants to look beyond the obvious. Will Satya's hunt lead him to the actual murderer or is the village truly haunted by an evil spirit forms the rest of the story. Set in a pre-independent Bengal, the film's set up is stunning and haunting. Amid the aplomb and wealth, lies deep dark secrets quietly buried in the hollow halls and rooms of the zamindar household. The story may be set in a different era, but it's a story that almost all of us have heard as part of folklore where it's easy to target and label women, call them evil when they defy the patriarchal norms. Dutt's story is predictable of sorts but the beauty lies in the way its narrated. It tells the tragic story of a girl who was forced into marriage at an age when she didn't even understand the concept fully. She may have had all the comforts of the world in a palatial house, but inherently is lonely and pins for Satya's love and affection. At 1 hour 40 minutes, the film's screenplay is gripping and beautifully narrates an intriguing tale of love and deceit. The film's joys are in the little details. From costume and makeup to just letting silence set in when three major characters are sitting in a room- 'Bulbbul's' writing is truly outstanding. The film's story is supported ably by a cast. Parambrata Chatterjee and Pauli Dam- known faces of Bengali cinema- deliver formidable performances. Chatterjee's Dr Sudip is a clear-headed, sensible man who provides love and companionship to a lonely Bulbbul. With his effervescent charm, Chatterjee makes his performance look effortless. Dam's character on the other hand is twisted and it's a sheer delight to watch the actress emote with her expressions and eyes. She looks stunning as Binodini and breathes life into a grey character. Avinash Tiwary and Rahul Bose too deliver in their respective roles. It's great to watch Bose in a meaty role in a film after so long. Stepping away from his usual urban characters, Bose delivers a fine performance- his characters are difficult to play and he manages to make them look convincing and deadly. Tiwary has time and again proved his acting prowess and created a lasting impact with his roles. In this one though, he is slightly overshadowed by the other actors. It could also be that his character Satya is the least layered character of them all. Watch the Bulbbul trailer The film though presents Tripti Dimri in a refreshing avatar. Dimri made heads turn in 'Laila Majnu in 2018 opposite Tiwary. The two had earned critical praise for their performances. In 'Bulbbul' Tripti shines and delivers one of the most heartbreaking performances of the year. Dimri plays the naive, lonely Bulbbul to the hilt- and despite some strong and seasoned actors, holds her own. She is truly the perfect choice for the central character. She looks stunning and makes you a part of Bulbbul's tragic story from the first frame itself. The film's story propels largely due to Dimri's pitch-perfect performance. She is terrific, really. The film is also well shot. Cinematographer Siddharth Diwan captures the mysterious premise well and the shots inside the household look like paintings. He also uses the color red a lot in the film which is a metaphor for goddess Kali or blood and gore- whichever way you want to look at it. A word on the film's producers Anushka and Karnesh Sharma who once again push the envelope with a film that is poignant and stands out for its important message. The siblings have time and again backed stories that have not only been different but also cater to important societal issues. Above all 'Bulbbul' scores because it beautifully breaks myths around popular folklores about evil spirits, witches, and ghosts. It highlights the deplorable condition of women- of all strata - who are used, cheated on, labeled, and misunderstood. It may be set in the late 19th century, but a lot of things shown reinstate the condition of women to date. Aren't women still labeled, called names and abused when they try to break rules, defy the norms, and speak up? Some may say that 'Bulbbul' very obviously leans at feminist point of view, but perhaps that's the need of the hour when one has to shake up age-old myths that have for far too long suppressed the voice of women. Dutt highlights the misogyny of our society subtly yet effectively in 'Bulbul' and that should be a good enough reason to watch the film. As I mentioned before, it takes a woman to break myths about women. 'Bulbbul' is streaming on Netflix.

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