Soha Ali Khan Honors Amma Sharmila Tagore in 'Puratawn'
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Synopsis
Actress Soha Ali Khan pays tribute to her mother, Sharmila Tagore, in the film 'Puratawn', marking her return to Bengali cinema after nearly 20 years. The story explores family dynamics as Ritika confronts her mother's memory loss during her 80th birthday celebration.
Key Takeaways
- Soha Ali Khan celebrates her mother, Sharmila Tagore, in 'Puratawn'.
- Sharmila's return to Bengali cinema is significant.
- The film explores themes of memory loss and family.
- Soha shares her deepest fears about losing loved ones.
- "Puratawn" was directed by Suman Ghosh and released on April 11, 2025.
Mumbai, April 13 (NationPress) Actress Soha Ali Khan honored her Amma Sharmila Tagore in her latest film "Puratawn".
Sharing glimpses of Sharmila Tagore from the production with her Instagram followers, Soha expressed, "Celebrating Amma in #puratawn - her remarkable comeback to Bengali cinema after nearly two decades #bts. As someone wisely mentioned, for us, Sharmila Tagore is not just a person; she's an emotion!"
"Puratawn" signifies the esteemed actress' return to Bengali cinema after a prolonged hiatus, rendering the film exceptionally significant.
The narrative centers around Ritika (Rituparna Sengupta) and her spouse Rajeev (Indraneil Sengupta), who journey back to her ancestral home in West Bengal to celebrate her mother’s (Sharmila Tagore) 80th birthday. Upon their return, Ritika realizes her mother is grappling with memory loss, compelling her to face this new reality.
Directed by Suman Ghosh, the film premiered on April 11, 2025.
On the same day, Soha's horror comedy "Chhorii 2", featuring Nushrratt Bharuccha, also captivated audiences.
Additionally, Soha recently opened up about her profound fears in an exclusive discussion with IANS.
The 'Rang De Basanti' actress shared that her greatest fear revolves around the untimely loss of loved ones. Soha stated, “My biggest fear is unnatural, premature death. I truly enjoy life. I cherish the people close to me and dread losing them. I fear the finality of death, as I believe communication as we know it ceases afterward. I’ve lost dear ones, and that experience haunts me. Though I’m not afraid of my own death.”
