Actor Ankur Armam to essay a articulate and progressive character in period drama Bengal 1947

Ankur Armam, last seen in “A Simple Murder” on SonyLIV, is gearing up for his upcoming project, the historical drama hindi feature film “Bengal 1947,” which is scheduled to hit theaters on March 29, 2024.

Directed by Akashaditya Lama, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Sohaila Kapur, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Aditya Lakhia, Anil Rastogi, Pramod Pawar, Surabhi Srivastava, Falaq Rahi, Vikram TDR, and Atul Gangwar.

Discussing his character, Armam says,”Mohan is a well-educated young man who knows how to clearly articulate his views and emotions. He’s honest and possesses an open and progressive mind. Mohan believes in deeply understanding the laws and traditions of the world and questions established norms and he judges no one on the basis of caste, color, race, or socio-economic background.”

Armam explains what drew him to the role and his preparation process by stating, “Despite our personality differences, I found Mohan’s honesty and genuineness deeply relatable. In a world obsessed with coolness, the character’s authenticity is a rare gem. Director Akash sir even compared the role to Krishna, highlighting his unique essence, which really fascinated me. To embody Mohan, I also underwent a physical transformation, gaining around 8-10 kgs. While researching the role, I watched classic Bengali films by Satyajit Ray and noticed that Bengali men of that era didn’t have chiseled physiques. They typically had round faces (as instructed by Akash sir), and upper-class boys focused more on intellectual pursuits than physical exercise. So, I stopped working out a week before filming began but maintained a specific diet to manage my weight gain.”

On what sets “Bengal 1947″ apart from other period dramas, Armam elaborates,”Bengal 1947 blends historical accuracy with a captivating semi-fictional narrative, standing out in an era where period dramas often lack authenticity. Unlike many, it eschews excessive CGI and VFX, prioritizing genuine immersion in its era. This film promises an authentic, absorbing experience, devoid of manipulative cinematic techniques.”

Sharing his experience working on the film, Armam says,”The entire team poured their hearts and souls into the project. Filming was a rollercoaster ride with constant challenges, from shooting in diverse locations to changing clothes in the open due to the lack of vanity vans in remote areas, and juggling multiple scenes a day. But the most rewarding aspect was the knowledge I gained about our country, culture, and history. I honestly believe the process of making this film could be a movie in itself.”

The production houses behind the beautiful film are COMFED Productions Pvt Ltd and THINK TANK GLOBAL, led by producers Satish Pande, Akashaditya Lama, and Rishabh Pande who joined forces to bring this cinematic masterpiece to audiences. Film is distributed by Platoon Distribution.