Asur is director Pavel’s tribute to sculptor Ramkinkar Baij.
Nusrat Jahan starrer Asur is releasing in theaters today. Helmed by Pavel, the Bengali drama also features Jeet and Abir Chatterjee in significant parts.
While not many details have been revealed by the makers, in an earlier interview with Times of India, director Pavel had said, “Asur is my tribute to Ramkinkar Baij. Despite being a genius, Ramkinkar has largely remained unsung and even misunderstood. Through my film, I want to show the challenges that a true artiste faces during his journey in life. In terms of budget, we are mounting this film in a big fashion. Asur, by no means, is a small film.”
Asur also marks Nusrat Jahan’s first appearance on screen after becoming a Member of Parliament. She will once again be collaborating with Jeet in the movie. The two had earlier worked together in films like Shotru and Power. Interestingly, Asur also marks the reunion of Jeet with Abir. The actors had previously worked together on the 2014 release The Royal Bengal Tiger.
"Congratulations team #Asur all the very best..@jeet30 @itsmeabir @nusratchirps @Pavelistan God bless," Prosenjit Chatterjee said via Twitter.
Actor Vikram Chatterjee posted on Twitter, "All my love and luck for team #Asur. Looking forward to a blockbuster kick starting this new year!
@jeet30 @itsmeabir @nusratchirps @Pavelistan @JeetzFilmworks"
In an interview with The Telegraph, Jeet said, "This is a very different kind of cinema, and the entire process has been very memorable. I liked the film on the whole — the idea, my character and the way the script is written. There are certain elements in the film that have a deep Bengal and Calcutta connect."
Filmmaker Satrajit Sen tweeted, "All the very best to the team #Asur releasing today @itsmeabir @jeet30 @nusratchirps @Pavelistan"
"I am playing a more emotionally-driven character. My character is hopelessly in love. It’s not a role I get to play often. The emotional investment was much more than other films," Asuran actor Abir Chatterjee told Times of India.
Sharing the photo, Nusrat wrote, "For fans, supporters & Bengali-cinema lovers in New Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Bengaluru & Mumbai, Watch #Asur on January 3 at the mentioned theatres. @jeet30 @itsmeabir @JeetzFilmworks @GRASSROOTENT @Pavelistan"
Talking to The Telegraph about her character in Asur, Nusrat Jahan said, "I play Aditi, a non-practising art student. I have not seen a character like Aditi in real life. The story revolves around three good friends — Kigan, Bodhi and Aditi, and their friendship, love and trust. And then the film goes on to show how their equations change, how priorities among them change. Aditi is ruled by the heart, and she is the best character I have done till date."