The red carpet lit up in Mumbai last evening as the cast and crew of Puratawn (The Ancient) came together for a grand premiere that celebrated cinema steeped in emotion, memory, and legacy. Among the attendees were actors Ananya Raj, Deepak Parashar, Indraneil Sengupta, Rituparna Sengupta, Rahul Roy, and Arbaaz Khan, who graced the event in style, joining the rest of the team to mark this special cinematic moment.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suman Ghosh, Puratawn brings to life a poignant and deeply reflective story centered around aging, family, and the passage of time. The legendary Sharmila Tagore headlines the film in a powerful role as an aging matriarch, navigating the emotional intricacies of her life as her family gathers to celebrate her 80th birthday at their ancestral home.
Also starring Rituparna Sengupta, Indraneil Sengupta, and Brishti Ray, the film delicately unravels the subtle tensions, unspoken histories, and intimate moments that emerge during the weeklong gathering. As past and present collide within the walls of the family’s heritage home, Puratawn paints a quietly moving portrait of identity, generational ties, and emotional reckoning.
The premiere was an elegant affair filled with warmth, admiration, and cinematic pride. With its thoughtful narrative and an ensemble cast at the top of their game, Puratawn promises to be a film that doesn’t just tell a story—it evokes deep reflection, making it one of the year’s most emotionally resonant releases.