Basu brings Chokher Bali to TV

Actor Radhika Apte to star in the adaption of Ghosh’s 2003 film.

MUMBAI: Filmmaker Anurag Basu is set to recreate the magic of the film Chokher Bali, but this time on Television. The director has signed actor Radhika Apte for the series. Apte will be seen playing the role of Binodini, which was played by Aishwarya Rai in Rituparno Ghosh’s film.

The 2003 movie was based on the eponymous novel by Rabindranath Tagore. The story revolves around the life of a widow and the stigma attached to it. Talking about bagging the role, Apte said in a statement: “In Chokher Bali, I play the character of the young widow Binodini, who is very unjustly treated by society and ends up in seclusion and loneliness.”

“She attempts to destroy the life of the person she thinks is responsible [for her state]. Despite her negative intentions, she comes across as very intelligent, wise and noble person and cannot be hated for her vulnerability.”

Apte is excited to work with Basu, who has helmed popular films like Barfi! and Life in a... Metro.

“It was an absolute treat to work with Anurag Basu. It has been one of the most enriching experiences. He has supreme capacity to bring out the emotional journey of the character through the actor. I think it’s splendid that one will get to see some historically essential literature presented,” she added.

Chokher Bali is not Basu’s first outing on the small screen. He made a serial named Love Story and was also seen judging an acting reality show India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj. 

Published in The Express Tribune, November 12^th, 2014.

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