Bollywood personalities Arbaaz Khan and Rahul Roy were among the notable attendees who graced the grand Mumbai premiere of the Bengali film ‘Puratawn’ (The Ancient). The event celebrated cinema deeply rooted in emotion, memory, and legacy.
The premiere, held in Mumbai, saw a gathering of the film’s cast and crew, along with other prominent figures from the film industry. Besides Arbaaz Khan and Rahul Roy, the red carpet also welcomed actors like Ananya Raj, Deepak Parashar, Indraneil Sengupta, and Rituparna Sengupta.
‘Puratawn,’ directed by Suman Ghosh, is a poignant and reflective story centered around aging, family, and the passage of time. The legendary Sharmila Tagore headlines the film in a powerful role as an aging matriarch. The movie delves into the subtle tensions, unspoken histories, and intimate moments that surface when her family gathers to celebrate her 80th birthday at their ancestral home.
The film has been praised for its thoughtful narrative and strong ensemble cast, promising an emotionally resonant cinematic experience. It was theatrically released on April 11, 2025, in West Bengal and nationwide on April 18, 2025.
