“Charity begins at home. What you preach outside must also be followed by you at your homes too. Only then will women will be respected and honored more for their contributions in their homes” said Mir at the teaser launch of the short film Bidyang Dehi.

The press meet was attended by Mir, Koneenica Banerjee, Bidyut Das, director Ranajay Ray Choudhury, and others.

The story revolves around a housewife Mrs. Bidya Ganguly whose life revolves around being a dutiful wife to Avi Ganguly. However, before she got married, she was a talented classical dancer. However, after her marriage, she is just busy doing her household chores. Her life takes a turn for the better when she meets her neighbor Mir who inspires her to pursue her dreams yet again.

“On Women’s Day, every year some inspiring film or short film is made with a message. However, after the day passes no one remembers the film or follows the message. We hope that this film will resonate in the minds of the audience and they will at least follow it a bit in their daily lives” said Koneenica Banerjee who plays Bidya Ganguly in the film.

Mir will be seen as himself in the film. Mir added that his entry in the film will draw many laughs from the audience.

The duration of the film is thirteen minutes.

The film will release on International Women’s Day, 8^th of March on YouTube channel Turtle Films.

Priyanka Dutta