Filmmaker Dhrubo Banerjee Turns Author

Filmmaker Dhrubo Banerjee is venturing into authorship with plans to adapt his Sona Da franchise into print, beginning with a literary version of 'Guptodhoner Sandhane'. Banerjee views Sona Da as an extension of beloved kishor sahitya, a genre that helps Bengalis of all ages retain a youthful spirit. This philosophy contributes to the franchise's broad audience appeal.

Banerjee has declined offers to remake Sona Da in Hindi, believing its narrative is deeply rooted in Bengali culture. Instead, he proposes developing original treasure-hunt franchises for a national audience, leveraging India's rich history. He aims to create cinematic experiences that unite children, parents, and grandparents.

He plans to release the first Sona Da book around the upcoming Kolkata International Book Fair. Banerjee is committed to crafting pure Bengali stories that resonate across generations, highlighting the importance of content that is unapologetically rooted in Bengali culture and history.