NEW DELHI: After the success of their critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful film โThe Kerala Storyโ, filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Sudipto Sen are teaming up once again for a new film titled โBastarโ.
The makers have released the poster for the film on social media, generating a buzz among fans. The poster features the title of the film in blood red against a peaceful landscape, which is a clear indication that the film will be a hard-hitting and eye-opening look at the realities of life in Bastar, a region in central India that has been plagued by violence and conflict for many years.
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While no details about the plot of the film have been revealed yet, Shah has said that it will be โanother shocking and eye-opener film that is said to be inspired by another true incidentโ. This suggests that โBastarโ will be another hard-hitting and realistic film from Shah, who is known for his ability to tell stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Bastar is scheduled to be released on April 5, 2024.
In addition to the announcement poster, Shah and Sen also released a short teaser for the film, which gives a glimpse of the violence caused by Left wing extremism in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The teaser also features a voiceover by actor Akshay Kumar, who says, โThe truth of Bastar is coming to the screen.โ
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The teaser has been met with a positive response from fans, who are eager to see what Shah and Sen have in store for them with โBastarโ. The film is sure to be a powerful and moving look at the realities of life in Bastar, and it is sure to be a must-see for anyone who is interested in social justice and human rights.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah has directed a number of successful films, including โAankhenโ, โHolidayโ, โForceโ, โCommandoโ, and โWaqtโ. He is also the producer of the web series โHumanโ whereas Sudipto Sen has worked on a number of films and television shows, including โThe Kerala Storyโ and โSanakโ. Sen is known for his ability to tell stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Bastar region, the central theme of the film, has seen Maoist insurgency since the 1980s, displacing thousands of people.
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