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Jaya Bachchan Film Turns 28: Actor Recalls 'Learning' Role
23 Mar
Summary
- Film Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa marked 28 years since its release on March 20.
- Actor Joy Sengupta described his role as a learning experience rather than an act.
- The film explored a mother's grief and her son's fight for justice.

Govind Nihalani's critically acclaimed film Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa recently celebrated its 28th anniversary on March 20. Actor Joy Sengupta, who portrayed a pivotal character, shared his reflections on the film during a recent interview. He expressed that his initial aspiration was to work with director Govind Nihalani, whose previous works had a significant impact on him.
Sengupta described his role in the film as a profound learning experience, emphasizing its experimental nature rather than a pre-planned performance. He highlighted that Nihalani's directorial vision guided him, allowing him to understand the importance of integrating his performance within the film's overall narrative. The film's narrative extended beyond a mother's discovery of her son's secret life to encompass a fight for justice and human rights.