Renowned actress Sharmila Tagore discusses her close relationship to Bengali films and her most recent production, Puratawn, in an exclusive conversation with Zoom. She talks about her current work, her awards, and the issues of aging that the movie explores after taking a lengthy break from the genre.

Takeaways from the conversation
You’ve finished a Bengali movie?

Yes, Suman Ghosh is the director, Puratawn. It should be out before the end of January, I believe. However, MAMI will be shown at their festival on this month’s 21st. There was a Washington screening of it. Washington’s greatest picture was theirs. I also earned the top actress. It was then shown in Boston.

You haven’t been seen in a while in Bengali movies?

Yes, I did see Antaheen fourteen years ago, which was my last Bengali movie. In addition, Puratawn is aging. Thus, it’s pleasant.

In relation to Bengali film While seeing Satyajit Ray’s Mahanagar, I couldn’t help but wonder why you weren’t included.

He was proficient at his work. I believe that at that point, he was hoping for a bit more character development from the heroine. However, I could have performed Charulata. He had really discussed the concept with me.

Really? Charulata! Nobody is aware of this! What happened next?

I’m not sure. However, something took place. However, Madhabi Mukherjee did a great job at it. She was amazing. It’s also such a masterfully made movie. Indeed, I received the brief narrative from Manikda, but something occurred during Mahanagar. Everyone is aware of what transpired. Thus, it’s OK. However, I had returned with his Aranyer Din Ratri.

The idea that you may have been Charulata astounds me!

I read a brief story that he sent me. He said, “We will talk about it.” Then something took place. Then something took place. Still, it was a very fantastic movie. She performed it well.