National award winning actress Rituparna Sengupta’s film Puratawn’ — A Bengali Gem with Sharmila Tagore,& Indraneil Sengupta, Wrapped in Warmth, Wisdom & Wonder Releasing on 18th April in Mumbai

Mumbai:The press conference for Puratawn, the much-anticipated cinematic gem, unfolded with heartfelt conversations, a powerful presence, and an air of nostalgia. The Press Conference recently brought together legends and storytellers who have created a film that’s all heart, soul, and reflection.

For the first time ever, two powerhouse performers — Rituparna Sengupta and the legendary Sharmila Tagore — come together on-screen in Puratawn. A cinematic moment that blends timeless elegance with emotional depth

Set to release on April 18, 2025, Puratawn is a deeply emotional narrative that follows the lives of three individuals as they’re forced to confront the memories they’ve tucked away. It’s a story of reckoning, remembrance, and redemption — one that connects generations through shared emotions and untold truths.

The film features- Sharmila Tagore, in all her timeless grace, and National Award Winning actress Rituparna Sengupta, balancing dual roles as lead actor and producer, Indraneil Sengupta, known for his depth and screen presence, National Award-winning filmmaker Suman Ghosh, who wrote and directed Puratawn,

Conversations in the press conference revolved around the relevance of the past in today’s world. The cast and creators reflected on what drew them to the project, the emotional weight of their characters, and the importance of revisiting personal histories.

_”Puratawn is a piece of my heart. As an actor, it allowed me to explore vulnerability in its rawest form. As a producer, it was about backing a story that speaks to every soul who’s ever looked back to move forward. This film isn’t just about the past — it’s about the power of facing it with grace”_ *says Rituparna Sengupta, recipient of the National Award*

*Suman Ghosh who is a National Award-winning Indian filmmaker says* _”When I first imagined Puratawn, I saw not just characters, but fragments of real people — carrying unresolved emotions, silences louder than words, and memories that never truly fade. Directing this film felt like walking through a delicate emotional maze, where every glance, pause, and breath had something to say. It’s one of the most intimate stories I’ve ever told”_