The film has a big chance of going places across the globe. And the way Nilakshi has written the screenplay I think it’s one of the most interesting ways to tell the story. “It’s one of the darkest hours of Indian history and it’s a story that needs to be told. “‘Blue’ is a story that hasn’t been told yet,” said Hussain. However, it largely remains an unexplored chapter in films about India’s colonial history. Meanwhile, an episode of Shyam Benegal’s epic historical television series “Bharat Ek Khoj,” produced for Indian state broadcaster Doordarshan in 1989, also dealt with the movement. Dinabandhu Mitra’s play about the uprising, “Nil Darpan,” was written in 1859.
The historical event has been depicted on stage and screen a handful of times to date. The revolt was suppressed by the British colonial rulers and many of the farmers lost their lives. It is a modern-day story set against the backdrop of the 1859 Indigo Rebellion in Bengal, east India, where indigo farmers crippled by debt began an uprising against indigo planters. co-production is set in Newcastle upon Tyne in England. It is to be directed by first-time feature director Nilakshi Sengupta. It is very inspiring.Acclaimed Indian actor Adil Hussain (“Star Trek: Discovery,” “Life of Pi”) will headline “Blue: The Colour of Guilt,” one of the projects being introduced at the Film Bazaar virtual co-production market. Despite the painful treatment, he was trying to keep up with his commitments and he fought till the last breath. It was remarkable to see (him fight the illness). I talked to him a lot during this crisis of what he was going through. Lyricist Prasoon Joshi had told IANS, “I was in constant touch with Irrfan. He fought this battle alone away from everyone.”Īlso read: Shahid Kapoor’s stepfather and Ishaan Khatter’s father Rajesh Khattar introduces baby son. But I did meet Sutapa (Irrfan’s wife) while the treatment was going on. I am feeling very very bad for it as I will never get to see him. He was responding well to the treatment so we thought. I was hopeful because I had pulled through it. And hence, immensely admirable and inspiring! I will surely miss your brilliance!! Prayers and Condolences to the family.”Īnurag Basu, who directed him in Life in a Metro, had told PTI, “I was hoping he would pull it off. On April 29 after Irrfan’s death, Ashutosh had tweeted: “Too saddened to hear about the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors- #IrrfanKhan! Your acting style was characteristically your own. Bharat Ek Khoj aired on Doordarshan and starred many prominent actors.
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