Kolkata, Sept 23: In 2010, Srijit Mukherji, having left his high-paying job as an economist and statistician in Bengaluru, came to Bengal and directed his debut Bengali film, Autograph. The film starring Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead had released on Durga Puja. Just like Anupam Roy’s never stopped composing since Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao, Srijit, too, never looked back. 2010 was the year Bengali cinema got a taste of blend of artsy and commercial film in the form of Autograph. On birthday of Srijit Mukherji, we will look at some of thriller films he gifted Tollywood which are truly worth watching.
Birthday of Srijit Mukherji: Wife Rafiath Rashid Mithila celebrates
Srijit’s wife Rafiath Rashid Mithila made sure her husband gets what he wants on his 44th birthday — a lavish dinner. By now we know how much the National Award-winning director loves food and therefore Mithila ordered a lavish spread for her hubby dearest. Their daughter Ayra was also there to double the celebration. Sharing precious moments from the occasion, she wrote, “Happy birthday Mr. Mukherji. Wish you good health and happiness @srijitspeaketh.”
Birthday of Srijit Mukherji: What’s on the menu?
Mahendra Soni of Venkatesh Films, the producer of Srijit’s films like Autograph, Gumnaami, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Uma and Vinci Da, took to Twitter to ask Srijit what the filmmaker is having on his special day. Well, as we said, Srijit is known for his love for food. Time and again, he shares food pictures and anecdotes. So, it goes without saying that most of the Tollywood celebrities asked Srijit what specials he had on his birthday.
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Thrill pill
Bengali audiences wait for Srijit Mukherji’s films. They also wait when the filmmaker will churn out his next thriller. Since 22 e Srabon, Srijit has become a hot favourite among the Bengali audiences for his unique storytelling in thrillers. The way he narrates a thriller and presents it is unique in Bengali films. Be it Chotushkone, which many consider his best, Vinci Da, or Dwitiyo Purush, Srijit has set a new record for himself every time. And then, how can we forget his films on Kakababu and his brilliant Feluda debut on Addatimes.
