Published on 12:34 PM, January 19, 2023

Chanchal Chowdhury leaving for India to shoot Mrinal Sen biopic

Chanchal Chowdhury and Mrinal Sen. Photo: Collected

After looking at Chanchal Chowdhury's marvelous new avatar, fans cannot wait to see the actor portraying the legendary director Mrinal Sen in the biopic "Padatik". Directed by Srijit Mukherji, the film is based on the life and deeds of the late legendary director Mrinal Sen.

The "Hawa" famed actor will be leaving for India to shoot "Padatik" today. The actor confirmed the news to The Daily Star himself. 

"I am going to India for the shoot of the much anticipated film 'Padatik', and will be portraying a renowned director in the film," said Chanchal. "I hope to successfully finish the shoot with everyone's love."

"To tell you the truth, everyone's expectation for 'Padatik' leaped beyond the bounds when Amitabh Bachchan shared the film's poster," mentioned the soon to be 'Mrinal Sen' of "Padatik".

"Pray for me everyone, so that I can meet everyone's expectations," the actor added.

Chanchal's new avatar has truly awed the fans as discerning which one is Mrinal Sen and which one is Chanchal proved to be difficult for the audience.

When asked about his new look, the actor shared, "This is due to the makeup artist Somnath Kundu who's hard work really mesmerized me."

When asked about new challenges, the actor said, "There will be new challenges with every new character."

"It's an actor's job to pour all his love and hard work into a character," he added. "And, I am trying to do the same."

The shoot for Mrinal Sen's biopic "Padatik" will begin soon in India.