Synopsis
Actor Parambrata Chatterjee considered changing his name to Iftikhar if he was offered another cop role. This thought arose during the trailer launch of 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter,' where he reflected on his numerous portrayals of police characters throughout his career.Key Takeaways
- Parambrata Chatterjee is contemplating changing his name to Iftikhar.
- This decision stems from his extensive portrayal of police characters.
- He shared his thoughts at the trailer launch of 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter'.
- The new season features a complex narrative of politics and gang rivalry.
- It showcases the challenges faced by ordinary people in early 2000s Kolkata.
Mumbai, March 7 (NationPress) Actor Parambrata Chatterjee, who is set to appear in the forthcoming season of the streaming series ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’, once contemplated altering his name.
Throughout his career, the actor has portrayed numerous police characters with different nuances, and he believed it was time to retire from such roles. He made a personal commitment that if he was offered to play a cop again, he would officially change his name to Iftikhar.
During the trailer launch event for ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’ in Kolkata, he shared that this thought was inspired by the iconic actor from Hindi cinema, renowned for his numerous cop portrayals in Bollywood during the 1970s.
He stated, “Before I was approached for ‘Khakee’, I had resolutely decided that if I took on the role of a cop one more time, I would have to change my name from Param to Iftikhar, after the legendary actor famous for his memorable police roles in the 1960s. Having played a cop countless times in both Bengali and Hindi films, I felt it was essential to take a breather.”
Meanwhile, ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’ features other prominent stars including Jeet, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Zafar Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Pooja Chopra, Aakanksha Singh, Mimoh Chakroborty, and Shraddha Das.
The upcoming season presents a complex narrative involving politics, gang rivalries, and the law enforcement system. The trailer showcases an exhilarating combination of relentless action, detailed drama, and unforeseen twists.
This new season is set in early 2000s Kolkata, where gangsters and politicians wield undeniable power. Amidst the difficult circumstances faced by ordinary citizens, IPS Arjun Maitra (played by Jeet) becomes a beacon of change. He embarks on a mission for justice within a perilous landscape of political machinations, gang conflicts, and fluctuating loyalties.
