Prakash Jha’s Amar Aaj Marega screens under Indian Panorama Section at IFFI 2024
Prakash Jha’s Amar Aaj Marega screens under Indian Panorama Section at IFFI 2024
Actor-Filmmaker Prakash Jha’s film
‘Amar Aaj Marega’ has been selected for the prestigious Indian Panorama section at the film fest to be held from November 20 to 28, 2024 in Goa.
As it premieres in the Indian Panorama category, the film not only celebrates Indian cinema’s diversity and boldness but also highlights Prakash Jha’s versatility and courage in taking on unconventional roles.
In the film, Prakash Jha stars in the titular role of Amar, a 62-year-old widower who’s convinced that he’s lived his life to the fullest and it has nothing more to offer.
Determined to end it on a high note, he plans to take his own life. Unfortunately for him, on the night he’s scheduled to shoot himself dead, he’s inundated by a group of uninvited guests.
Talking about the film, Prakash Jha while talking about the film said, that he found the character of Amar to be incredibly nuanced and unlike any role he has played before, which drew him to it.
Prakash Jha brings his trademark depth to Amar, embodying the conflicting emotions of a man torn amid contentment and closure. His performance is complemented by Saurabh Sachdeva, who delivers a nuanced portrayal as Jogi, Amar’s perplexed yet devoted friend. The Rajat K directorial balances introspection with raw humour and humanity.
Rajat went on to say that Amar’s story is his exploration of the ultimate inevitability of life-death – while finding humour in it because, well, what else can be done? And through the course of the night, it may just reveal itself as a true celebration of life”. The film is produced by Monasfilm LLP.
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