Exclusive! Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee on Nevermind: Chaiti Ghoshal’s theatre background makes her a good director

Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee has geared up with his next film outing, Nevermind. Produced by MS Productions and presented by Rituparna Sengupta’s Bhavna Aaj O Kal, the film marks Chaiti Ghoshal’s debut as a director. The film also features Amartya Ray in the lead. 

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The film revolves around a bar, Nevermind, situated in Kolkata’s iconic Park Street. The Film delves into the stories around that bar and its visitors. Sujoy Prosad plays the character of one of the regular patrons of the bar. “I play the character of a misogynist corporate who has his story to tell. He is also a victim of the situation,” he said. The shooting started on January 23 and the actor shot for the entire night. “I will have my shooting again in the second leg. In February,” he said. 

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Talking about Chaiti, Sujoy Prosad said, “Since she has a strong theatre background, she guided me through the takes very well. I was feeling very comfortable while giving her the shots. I don’t have many shots with Rituparna but she, as a producer, is a brilliant host. She personally takes care of every single one in the unit.” 

Meanwhile, Sujoy Prosad is also busy working with veteran theatre worker Sohag Sen in her play. “It revolves around two couples and how the current political situation impacts their lives. I play the character of an economics professor. It is still an untitled play. We have started rehearsals and are planning to stage in it March,” he said.