Title of film : The Showman
Cast & crew :
Producer : MADHABEE BARMAN
Editor : RAJIB MUKHERJEE
Cast :
Synopsis : Asit Basu- a revolutionary name in the World of Bengali Theatre. A devoted disciple of Shri Utpal Dutta, Basu is often referred to as The Last of the Mohicans. A man with a number of feathers in his cap has excelled in whichever field he has associated himself with- theatre, jatra, cinema, documentary. A true showman, Asit Basu besides being an actor par excellence is known popularly for his directorial prowess besides being an expert in playwrighting, set and space designing and mentoring young blooming actors and directors. He has been a true teaching guide to names like Jagannath Guha, Sohag Sen, Prasenjit Chakraborty, Aparna Sen and many others. A man of such powerhouse of talent and multifaced personality- has he got the fame he deserves? What has been his experience with his life and his work in such varied fields of showmanship? Let us relive the journey of this humble showman.
