'Muktodhara', a film directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee of block buster 'Ichhe' fame, drew inspiration from the Tagore dance-drama staged by inmates of the Presidency jail, including convict Nigel Okara, presented by dancer Alokananda Ray.
The role of the minister, who is an established theare personality, would be that of the husband of a deaf and dumb girl whose mother fights for her rights as a legal wife.
"Muktodhara signifies freedom from bondage of all denominations be it the secluded life of a home-maker or the tortuous existence of a jailed convict," Shiboprasad told PTI at the website launch of the film.
Shiboprasad praises Nigel's characterisation of Yusuf Mohammed, the reel life villain, saying he didn't ever look like a person appearing before the camera for the first time.
"In fact we thought about casting Nigel after seeing his performance in the lead role of "Balmiki Protibha" which was a delight."
Leading actress Rituparna Sengupta, who played the role of Alokananda in the film, said she was a bit nervous on first hearing about her shot with Nigel. MORE
