Now, a film inspired by Goutam Ghose's life

The veteran director's close associate, Shuvro Roy says his film, SubhoMukti, is not a biopic.
Gritty, upright and stubborn in parts. Those who are well acquainted with GoutamGhose, know that the director is all these and much more. Now, Ghose's character traits have inspired a role in his longtime associate Shuvro Roy's film, SubhoMukti. The film revolves around Gagan Sen ��� an acclaimed director ��� who calls a spade a spade.Not one to compromise in a world driven by commercialism, he gives up on filmmaking.That's when a young docu maker comes to learn the technicalities of making a movie from Gagan. Together, they face the hardships, bringing in several twists and turns in the story. Interestingly , the similarities between Ghose and Gagan are aplenty. Keeping his Bangladesh connect in mind, the film will also see a girl coming from the neighbouring country to do research on him. However, the director is clear about one thing: this film isn't a biopic.
Shuvro, who worked as an editor on Kaalbela and ShunyoAwnko, and knows Ghose for nine years now, says, ���My first work with Goutamda was as an associate editor in Yatra. After that, I've edited two of his features and at least 50 of his docus. This film, in no way, is Goutamda's life story. But having known him for years, the character is somewhat inspired by him. My understanding of Goutamda has enabled me to etch out the character well. I remember spending a lot of time with him in Mumbai, where we even cooked together. Few know that he is a brilliant cook. Gagan Sen will have many such characteristics."
A source close to the unit, who spotted the similarities for us, says Ghose has been approached to get under the skin of his reel avatar ��� Gagan Sen ��� though the veteran director denied doing the movie. Casting is on for the rest of the characters. Scripted by Shuvro himself, the film is likely to hit the floors by January 2015.
SIMILARITIES
Ghose is upright and doesn't mind speaking his mind; so does Gagan
Ghose is stubborn and doesn't give up easily; so does his reel counterpart
Ghose tells his students that films can only be made through knowing people and mingling with them. Gagan follows suit when docu maker Srijan comes to train under him
Gagan is shown as the recipient of an award at the Venice International Film Festival. Naseeruddin Shah won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival in 1985 for his role in Ghose'sPaar. The film also received the UNESCO award at the same festival
Despite his tough exterior, Ghose has a heart of gold. Gagan is no different
Ghose has a strong Bangladesh connect; so does Gagan
Ghose has been though hardships, but his never-say-die spirit helped him tide over many crises. Gagan too had been a struggler
DISSIMILARITIES
Ghose is a complete family man. Gagan is shown as a divorcee
Unable to compromise, Gagan gives up on filmmaking. Ghose continues to churn out one meaningful film after another
Gagan's past comes haunting in a dramatic turn of events. Ghose is not known to have a troubled past