Goutam Ghose’s ‘Raahgir’ in Shanghai International Film Festival

Goutam Ghose directed ‘Raahgir’ which received appreciation from all corners is now an official selection at the 23^rdShanghai International Film Festival. Due to the COVID-19 crisis the festival will be held virtually just like any other film fest. ‘Raahgir’ will be screened in the Global Village-India Film Week section at the prestigious event which starts on July 25.
“The film showcases how Indian reality differs in the cities and in a poor tribal village. It’s a beautiful story of humanity that is still alive among the poorest of the poor. It is a celebration of empathy, humanity despite a struggle for survival. It deals with a story of India’s impoverished people who live in the forests and can hardly make ends meet. They have limited dreams and desires. Their biggest concern is trying to gather the day’s food. The film celebrates the fact that despite the daily struggle for survival, the elements of humanity are still alive in these people,” the national award-winning director had said earlier while explaining the film’s storyline.
‘Raahgir’ stars Adil Hussain, Tillotama Shome and Neeraj Kabi in the lead and revolves around three strangers – Nathuni (Tillotama), Lakhua (Adil) and Chopatlal (Kabi) – who cross each other’s path accidentally on a journey and develop a strong bond.