8-Year Wait Ends: 'Piklu' Set for Special Screening

A Bengali film titled 'Piklu,' which has been unreleased for approximately eight years, is scheduled for a special screening in the city this week. The screening will take place at Nandan on March 15, where the filmmakers are expected to reveal the official release date. The project was completed years ago but faced production-related hurdles, delaying its public debut.

The film, directed by Partha D. Mitra, explores the emotional impact on a child when parents become engrossed in their careers. The story follows Arko and Antara, a couple whose professional ambitions lead to their daughter being primarily raised by a governess, creating emotional distance. Actor Samrat Mukherji highlighted the film's contemporary relevance, noting it also delves into a love triangle and the complexities of relationships strained by personal ambitions.

'Piklu' features child actor Pavi Roychoudhury in the title role, who has since appeared in other Bengali productions. The cast also includes Rahul, Debika Sengupta, and others. The film's technical crew comprises Rana Dasgupta for cinematography and Pijush Ghosh for editing, with music by Swagata Dey and Soumitra Kundu, incorporating compositions by Rabindranath Tagore.