Why is Bengali cinema lagging behind the South Indian film industry? The Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji actress reveals the key reason.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Actress Rituparna Sengupta, who started her acting career in Bengali cinema, has also worked in many Hindi films like Main Meri Patni Aur Woh, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Bum Bum Bole and You Me Aur Hum. After a long absence from Hindi films, she made a comeback in Hindi films with the recently released film Kaal Trighori and now she intends to work continuously in Hindi films. Many of her Hindi films are lined up for release in the coming days.

Rituparna Sengupta's upcoming films

In a conversation with her at the Jagran Film Festival, Rituparna said, "Some of my Hindi films were almost released. Then, two or three years were lost due to COVID-19. During that time, I did the Hindi film Bansuri with Anurag Kashyap. It was released on a very small scale; perhaps the producers will re-release it." Rituparna adds, “I have several Hindi films lined up for release. The next one will be Ittar. Directed by Veena Bakshi, this film stars Deepak Tijori alongside me. It's an interesting love story of two older people. Next up is Namkeen, directed by a debutant director. Chandan Rai Sanyal plays a key role in it.”

I've also done a film with Purab Kohli (actor), called Tere Aane Se. I've also done a film called Jihad with Rohit Roy and Shahbaz Khan (actors). The film's subject matter is quite different from the usual understanding of jihad. I've also done a film with Revathi ji (actress and filmmaker), called Good Morning Sunshine. All of these films have been shot.

How South Cinema Made Its Mark Across the World

Regarding the reach of Bengali cinema compared to South Indian films in this era of pan-Indian films, Rituparna says, "South Indian cinema is emerging as a very strong industry today. The people there love their language and stars very much. The audience is seen to be dedicated to their language. People in Bengal are very liberal, they embrace every culture and language. Perhaps that is why Bengali films seem to have less reach than South Indian films. However, Bengali films have always influenced the world."