Casting for the remaining roles is underway
Acclaimed director Bratya Basu has cast Chanchal Chowdhury as the lead in his next film Taan, set to begin shooting after Durga Puja.
It is reported that the project is based on a story by literary icon Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.
Unlike Bratya Basu’s earlier works, Dictionary and Hubba, which featured Mosharraf Karim in the lead, this new project marks a change in casting direction.
Although Bratya had previously hinted Mosharraf would return for another film, Chanchal Chowdhury has now taken centre stage in Taan.
The story revolves around an older man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with a lover from his past.
Veteran actor Loknath Dey will play the emotionally conflicted protagonist whose world is shaken by this sudden reunion.
Seema Biswas, renowned for her performance in Bandit Queen, has been cast as the long-lost love interest.
Chanchal Chowdhury will portray the son of Loknath’s character, and his role is said to be central to the emotional drama.
Casting for the remaining roles is underway, with Indian politician Kunal Ghosh also expected to play a supporting character.
According to reports, scriptwriting is still in progress while look tests and final casting rounds are taking place simultaneously.
An official character reveal with visuals is expected once production preparations are finalised by the end of the festive season.
The film promises to blend nostalgia and emotional depth with a contemporary cinematic lens under Bratya Basu’s signature direction style.
Meanwhile, Chanchal continues to remain one of the busiest actors in Bangladesh, taking on diverse and ambitious roles.
He is also preparing for Tridhara, directed by Amitabh Bhattacharjee, which will explore a complicated three-person emotional narrative.
The film will feature Rituparna Sengupta and Kaushik Ganguly alongside Chanchal, making it a highly anticipated collaboration.
In addition to Tridhara, Chanchal has also confirmed his role in Domm, directed by Redoan Rony, co-starring Afran Nisho.
Rumours that Chanchal had left the project were dismissed by the director, who stated that the actor is very much involved.
Chanchal himself expressed excitement about working on Domm, calling it “challenging” and unlike anything he has done before.
He praised the script, adding:
“Nothing like this has been done before. It’s very challenging, and I believe audiences will be surprised.”
“Working with people I love on a story and character I truly care about, that’s the greatest joy.”
As Taan prepares to go into production and other projects line up, Chanchal Chowdhury remains a dominant force in South Asian cinema.
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