Rahul Bose on working in 'Bulbbul': 'It was one of the toughest roles of my career'

Rahul Bose, who returned to acting after a hiatus of two years, in a recent media interview published on an online portal, shared his experience of working with debutante director Anvita Dutt on Netflix's Bulbbul. He revealed that he was shocked when Dutt offered him role of twin brors, also negative lead of film. He believed that re are many more talented actors in Bollywood, who would do justice to role of Mahendra and Indranil. However, Anvita's conviction and excitement drew Bose towards Bulbbul. 

Netflix Original film combines myth with fiction to offer a vel and emotional tale of a woman, who is marginalised by crude system of patriarchy. Rahul Bose, who plays role of Mahendra and Indranil, twin brors of an affluent family in Bengal, had to portray two characters with a distinct personality in film, which he found challenging, revealed Bose in media interview. 

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Rahul Bose on debutante Anvita Dutt and why he fears Bengal will throw him out 

Anvita Dutt, lyricist and dialogue writer, made her directorial debut with Bulbbul. Anvita, who is well-kwn for songs like Chhaliya from Tashan (2008), Tumse Hi Tumse from Anjaana Anjaani (2010), among ors, is co-incidentally also writer of Bulbbul. Reminiscing his first chat with Anvita about Bulbbul, Rahul Bose revealed that he thought she would be bringing a true-blue romantic film for him, which will change his career. But, when he read script of Bulbbul, Bose was left surprised. 

Sharing his experience of working with Anvita Dutt on Bulbbul, Rahul said that it was cherishable. He added that Anvita had an understanding and empathy for all her characters, which was impressive. Bose lastly said that Anvita's dedication and sincerity made Bulbbul an excellent film. Rahul Bose joked that he is worried if Bengal will call him for anymore after watching film.  

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Bulbbul, starring Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwary in lead, narrates tale of a child bride, who is dejected from scrutiny society lays on her. movie also features actors like Rahul Bose, Paoli Dam, Parambrata Chattopadhyay in prominent roles. Bulbbul is directed by Anvita Dutt and produced by Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Ssharma and premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2020.