Chanchal Chaudhary: No LOC between India and Bangladesh can prevent exchange of cultural heritage – Exclusive | Bengali Film News

Chanchal ChowdhuryThe acclaimed actor from Bangladesh had recently come to Kolkata to attend the grand launch of a famous Bangladeshi OTT platform in India. To many in West Bengal, he is not an unfamiliar face. His exceptional performance in recent films like ‘Hawa’ and web series like ‘Kala Ghar’ has earned him considerable fame across Bengal.
Chanchal currently has a packed schedule, but he will be seen as a managerMrinal Sen The biopic titled ‘Padatik’ will be directed by Srijit Mukherji, The veteran actor is also playing the lead role in Kamaleswar Mukherjee’s upcoming web series ‘Ganadevata’. Despite being flooded with offers from Tollywood these days, Chanchal Chaudhary maintains an insightful approach. In an interview with ETimes, he pointed out: But now I’m being more cautious. The appreciation and love I received from the viewers is important to me. I’m going to hold myself to certain standards. ”
After the release of the critically acclaimed film Hawa, Tollywood became even more keen to involve him in multiple projects. However, Chanchal admits that not all offers resonated with him and humbly explains why: “If most of my work is mediocre, people might turn away.” About turning down roles, he adds with a laugh: Sometimes I find myself intrigued by a particular element of a story. But sometimes logistical issues, such as scheduling conflicts, get in the way. ”
For Chanchal Chaudhary, the specific criteria for choosing a role are very simple. The story, the director’s vision and his characters play a vital role in his decision-making process. He is always looking for diversity. “Repetitive roles don’t appeal to me. I’m always looking for fresh characters, and I want my appearance on screen to reflect that novelty.”

Talking about the most successful web series of recent times ‘Karagar’, it holds a special place in Chanchal’s heart. When asked about the possibility of a third season, he said: I have hopes for a repeat performance. However, such decisions are in the hands of the producers. ”
The actor revealed that he is planning several projects in Kolkata next year, but also confessed that he is reluctant to stay there for a long time, saying, “My heart belongs to my extended family in Dhaka, including my brothers.” My family of 50 people means the world to me.” “As a grandfather, I value the convenience of being able to go home after filming in Dhaka.”
Chanchal Chowdhury’s relationship with Bengal’s top streaming service Hoichoi is very interesting. In 2020, the series “Takdia” directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki received positive reviews. The following year, he received an overwhelming response with ‘Boli’. However, it was his 2022 collaboration ‘Karagar’ with Shawki that shot him to fame in Bengal. The veteran actor reflected: “Thanks to OTT platforms, our reach has widened significantly. Previously, our audience was limited to platforms like his YouTube. But now, our horizons have expanded.”

Mr. Chanchal further highlighted cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh and expressed regret that such exchanges were not as prevalent as before. “We in Bangladesh have access to many Indian channels. Mutual broadcasting could have facilitated earlier adoption. But any boundaries would not interfere with our shared cultural heritage. “I can’t. My love for ‘Hawa’ and ‘Kala Ghar’ has proved that,” he said. Shared.
Meanwhile, Chanchal Chaudhary’s film ‘Monogamy’ is about to be released. He is also gearing up to start shooting for his new web series after Durga Puja.