Rajatava Dutta’s upcoming independent film talks about inequality and polarisation

Rajatava Dutta’s upcoming independent film,

Kalponik

explores the urgent themes of inequality alongside political and social polarisation that distort the idea of nationhood. The film screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival, Bengali Panorama last year and is now set to release theatrically on 11 July.

The film, shot in Purulia, reflects on how faith and tradition can be manipulated for power, making it a highly relevant story for today’s times.Expressing his deep connection to the project, Rajatava Dutta said, “It’s an important film in today’s time. Everyone should watch it.” He added that despite the film’s challenging narrative, the team had a great time working together and put their best efforts into making it a success.

Director Arka Mukhopadhyay emphasises the film’s relevance: “The film talks about inequality and polarisation. I felt this topic is very relevant today.

”With a positive reception at film festivals, this independent film now looks forward to reaching a wider audience. Rajatava hopes that viewers will appreciate not just the story but also the important conversations it raises about society.