Srijit Mukherji’s Mrinal Sen biopic ‘Padatik’ to be the closing film at London Indian Film Festival
etimes.in / Oct 03, 2023, 17:55 (IST)
Srijit Mukherji, amidst promoting 'Dawshom Awbotaar,' is also spotlighting 'Padatik,' a tribute film honoring iconic director Mrinal Sen, set to close the London Indian Film Festival. Coinciding Mrinal Sen's birth centenary celebrations, it traces his life from a struggling political idealist to a pioneering filmmaker in 1950s Calcutta. The film stars chanchal chowdhury as Sen and explores his influential works in Indian cinema. Mukherji, influenced by Sen, Ray, and others, uses 'Padatik' to pay homage to the legendary director.