In this heartwarming episode of Soul Connection, we sit down with acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Avijit Sen, the visionary director behind beloved films like Tonic, Projapoti, and Pradhan. From his early days crafting iconic television shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Didi No.1, to directing box-office hits that resonate deeply with audiences, Avijit da shares his incredible journey of storytelling, resilience, and artistic passion.
We dive into: The emotional essence behind Tonic
His evolution from TV to cinema
The making of Tonic and what it taught him about life and relationships
His journey to Mumbai
And the deep human connections that fuel his craft
This is more than just a conversation—it's a soulful exchange with a creator who believes in the magic of meaningful cinema.
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Chapters:
00:00 Highlights
2:16 Intro
5:07 Is he likes to stay behind the camera?
6:34 Does he feel that his identity has been overshadowed because of Dev?
9:01 How was his childhood?
13:38 The way he developed interest in Theatre, Acting, and Cinema
19:02 What changes did he go through during his time at SRFTI?
21:30 How did he get his first project?
29:00 His experience with Rajkumar Hirani: Lage Raho Munna Bhai Making
40:12 How did he get the opportunity to teach at FTII?
43:11 When did he return to Kolkata?
47:26 When did he get his first directing project?
51:40 The impact of Didi No. 1 and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
1:01:28 How did he come up with the story of "Tonic"?
1:14:40 How and when did he realize that Tonic was successful?
1:19:10 The simplicity in his films that connects with people.
1:24:46 Experience on working with Dev
1:29:30 Outro
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