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Jhankaar Beats: Condom Talk Too Risque for Today?
6 Feb
Summary
- Jhankaar Beats screening held on February 6 at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.
- Director and actors discussed film's relevance and condom references.
- Sanjay Suri believes modern legal teams would prevent such openness.
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival hosted a screening of the beloved 2003 film Jhankaar Beats on February 6. Director Sujoy Ghosh, alongside actors Sanjay Suri and Shayan Munshi, shared fond memories of the movie during a post-screening discussion. Producer Rangita Pritish Nandy, daughter of the late Pritish Nandy, also recounted her experiences.
Actor Sanjay Suri expressed that Jhankaar Beats could not be made today, citing potential legal hurdles regarding its candid discussion of condoms. He recalled an anecdote where an actor mentioned keeping backup copies of the film, having learned about condoms through it. Suri's sentiment was echoed by the film's boldness, which he felt was ahead of its time.
Director Sujoy Ghosh fondly remembered the late Pritish Nandy's enthusiastic support for the film, noting his decisive affirmation to produce it. Rangita Pritish Nandy humorously shared her father's directive to her to figure out the project and proceed with Sujoy, highlighting Pritish Nandy's trust in new talent.
The film also featured actors Rahul Bose, Juhi Chawla, Rinke Khanna, and Riya Sen.
