Namashi Chakraborty announced his debut as a director.
Namashi Chakraborty’s film will feature a talented ensemble cast, including Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Dishani Chakraborty, Kaushik Dasgupta, and several other notable actors.
Namashi Chakraborty, the younger son of legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty, is stepping into the world of direction with his debut project. On his birthday, Namashi took to social media to share the exciting news, saying, “On my birthday today, I announce my first venture as a director, to be made under my home production MYRND MOVIES. I will also essay the lead role in the film.”
The yet-untitled film, described as an experimental romantic-drama, features a star-studded cast, including Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Dishani Chakraborty, Kaushik Dasgupta, Vishnu Warrier, Shrikant Watts, Raahul Kanodia, and Samrat Rattan. Fans can look forward to its release in February 2025.
Namashi, known for his roles in films like ‘Bad Boy’ and ‘Indian Fashion Factory’, is taking his career to the next level with this ambitious project.
In an interview with Etimes last year, the young actor had revealed that he was a “born actor”. He went on to add that when he was born, his mother (Yogita Bali) was not informed that a baby boy was born; instead, it was conveyed to her that an actor had been born. “The nurse didn’t tell my mother (Yogita Bali) ‘ladka hua hai’; she told her ‘actor paida hua hai’. I have had an obsession with becoming an actor. There was no Plan B for me. When Dad (Mithun Chakraborty) used to get ready and do his make-up, I also would start applying make-up on myself. Unke dialogues recite karta tha. And, I watched every film of Shah Rukh Khan and Govinda,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mithun Chakraborty, an iconic figure in Indian cinema, continues to be a towering presence. Born into a Bengali Hindu family in Kolkata, he made his debut in ‘Mrigayaa’ (1976), a performance that earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Over the years, Mithun has added two more National Film Awards to his name for ‘Tahader Katha’ (1992) and ‘Swami Vivekananda’ (1998). His contributions to films like ‘Disco Dancer’, ‘Agneepath’, and ‘The Kashmir Files’ have cemented his status as a cinematic legend. This year, he was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.
Earlier this year, Mithun faced a health scare when he was hospitalized in Kolkata following an ischemic stroke. Fortunately, he is recovering, and his legacy in Indian cinema remains as strong as ever.
