BBP NEWS,Kolkata: Priya Cinema Hall hosted a celebration of Bengali cinema on Sunday morning as director Srijit Mukherji unveiled the motion poster and character lineup for Maharaja Tomare Selam. The event officially kicked off a year-long cultural celebration leading into 2027, centered around the enduring legacy of Satyajit Ray's classic Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne.
Key Announcements & Event Highlights
The Tribute Film: Produced by Hoichoi Studios and Friends Communication in association with Piyali Films Pvt. Ltd. (the original producer of Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne), Maharaja Tomare Selam explores the vision and perseverance behind Ray's masterpiece. The film is slated for release in 2027.
Cast & Crew Reveal: The ensemble cast includes Jeetu Kamal, Ritwik Bhowmik, Rudranil Ghosh, Samik Roy Chowdhury, Satakshi Nandy, Sairity Banerjee, and Arijit Dutta. Acclaimed composer Debojyoti Mishra will handle the background score.
4K Restoration: Satyajit Ray’s original Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne is undergoing a 4K restoration by the Film Heritage Foundation in association with Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation, set for a global showcase in 2027.
Musical Performances: Hosted in association with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the event featured a live set by Band Paridhi, with vocalists Durnibar Saha and Sutirtha performing reimagined versions of timeless tracks from the original soundtrack.
