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Mumbai:
Assamese film director HuntDebangkar Borgohain recently opened up about being banned from the UK for 10 years. This happened after the UK visa office in Kolkata refused to grant visas to the entire Assamese filmmaking team, including lead actress Dhyani Mohan. Since the director of the film could not travel to the UK due to the visa rejection and the 10-year ban, the UK portion of the film was shot by Sam Bhattacharya.
Talking about the incident, the director said, “I just wanted to tell a story, but the process became a battle against a system that seemed to question our ability to make this film”. Producer Sam Bhattacharjee, who lived in London at the time, sought assistance from Ian Smith, a Member of Parliament, but despite his intervention, the visa decision could not be changed. “It was a strange and frustrating experience,” Bhattacharjee recalled. “But we turned those challenges into inspiration to push the boundaries of what is possible.”
For those who don’t know, let us tell you that the film is now going to be released on 20th September.
However, Sikar was completed through a series of 4-5 production schedules, making it the most VFX-intensive film in the history of Assamese cinema. The film was produced by British company Unicorn Motion Pictures, while post-production was handled by Do It Creative Limited.
Sam Bhattacharjee said, “Sikar is not just a film; it is a statement. As the first Assamese film to be largely shot and produced in the UK, it is a testament to the resilience and creativity of its team.”
(With inputs from IANS)
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