Saswata Chatterjee likely to play Hiralal Sen in upcoming biopic?

Arun Roy has given us critically acclaimed films like ‘Egaro’ and ‘

Cholai

’. Now, the director is all set for a biopic, based on the life of

Hiralal Sen

and his and contributions to Indian Cinema. Over the years, Hiralal’s contribution hasn’t gained that much recognition. Not many are aware of the fact that he was the first Indian filmmaker to make a full-length feature film ‘

Alibaba

o

Challish Chor

’ back in 1904.

Speculations have been rife about a biopic being in the works and now the latest rumours suggest that popular actor Saswata Chatterjee will essay the titular role. Earlier reports claimed popular actor Kharaj Mukherjee has been cast as the legendary figure Girishchandra in this biopic. The director had reportedly researched for three years to know all about Hiralal Sen before recently commencing this project.

Arun Roy aims to make people aware of the legendary filmmaker’s contribution towards Indian cinema.