<b>Shadowbox</b> (Baksho Bondi): Tanushree Das' Directorial Triumph at the Berlin International Film Festival

Synopsis

Tanushree Das' Bengali film "Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi) premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to enthusiastic acclaim. The story follows Maya, who navigates life's challenges while caring for her family amidst her husband's mysterious disappearance.

Key Takeaways

Shadowbox premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Directed by Tanushree Das, a labor of love.
Maya's journey highlights resilience and love.
Co-director Saumyananda Sahi reflects on his filmmaking journey.
The film showcases a strong cast.

Mumbai, Feb 18 (NationPress) Tanushree Das' Bengali drama "Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi) has made its debut at the esteemed 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The film garnered an enthusiastic response from viewers worldwide.

Discussing the film's remarkable reception in Berlin, Tanushree Das expressed, “Experiencing the world premiere of our film Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) at Berlinale, with its narrative finally coming to life on the big screen, was an incredibly special moment for us. This film has been a labor of love, shaped by the dedication and collaboration of numerous creative talents over many years. To share this milestone with our entire team and witness the audience’s response firsthand was overwhelming in the best possible way.”

Co-director Saumyananda Sahi added, “Berlinale holds a very special place in my heart—it was here, twenty years ago when I was 17, at the Talent Campus, that I first began to shape my voice as a filmmaker. To return now with my debut feature feels both surreal and deeply fulfilling. It’s a full-circle moment! Having our film Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) premiere at a festival as prestigious as Berlinale is both an honor and a profound milestone, and we couldn’t have imagined a more meaningful stage to introduce our film to the world.”

In a joint statement, the producers noted, “The making of Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) has been deeply meaningful for all of us. Berlinale has a staggering legacy of championing independent films and has been the home of many of our cinematic heroes. We're honored and excited, and grateful to be here.”

“Shadowbox” (Baksho Bondi) tells the story of Maya, a woman balancing multiple jobs while caring for her teenage son and husband, a retired soldier grappling with PTSD. Maya's strength, love, and resilience are put to the test when her husband disappears under mysterious circumstances.

The film stars Tillotama Shome as Maya, Chandan Bisht as Sundar, Sayan Karmakar as Debu, and Suman Saha as Constable Ripon.