For the first time in her career, actress Rituparna Sengupta will be seen in a double role in a Bengali film titled Limelight. The film is directed by Reshmi Mitra and produced by Dhanbad Talkies’. Rajessh Singh is presenting the film.

The story shows Archana, a not so good looking lady who works as a junior artist in Bengali films. She is from lower middle class family and her family depends on her income. Archana treats superstar Srimoyee Sen as her idol. They have a few similarities in their looks though. Srimoyee meets with an accident and her face and other body parts is severely affected by the accident. Doctor informs her that it will take her a year to recover. To retain her status in the industry, she manages to sway Archana to live her life for a year in return for a huge amount of money.

Srimoyee goes to USA for her treatments. Archana faces hardship to adjust to her life. When serial actor Ayanjeet expresses his love for her, she begins to think of herself as Srimoyee. A relationship develops. The real Srimoyee returns. What happens next?

Speaking at the event, Rituparna Sengupta said “The story is wonderful as it has both depth and charisma. The story will give a sneak peek in the life of an actress. The cast consisting of Arjun da and Sreela di will further enrich the film. This is my first stint in a double role and I am superb excited”.

The cast of the film consists of Rituparna Sengupta, Sreela Majumder, Sumitro Banerjee and Arjun Chakraborty.

The story of the film is by Reshmi Mitra. The screenplay and dialogues is by Paramita Munshi.

The lyrics and music of the film have been composed by Anwesha and Sunidhi Chauhan, Anwesha and Javed Ali have sung the songs in the film. Anwesha who is making her debut as a music composer with this film thanked Rituparna Sengupta who had actually referred her name to Reshmi Mitra. There are four songs in the film. The singer turned music composer had to be cautious so that the songs will be filmy and yet suit the needs of the film.

Director Reshmi Mitra said “The story has been going on in my mind for quite some time now. I had decided that if I make the film on this topic, Rituparna will play the lead role. The gamut of expressions that the two characters demand can only be enacted by her”.

The event also saw the celebration of Rituparna Sengupta’s birthday with the cast and crew of Limelight.

The shooting of the film will begin soon.

Priyanka Dutta