Films shot in Jharkhand under its new film policy is not only bringing artists of the land into fore but also memories of some stars connected with the tribal land. During the promotion of ‘Death in the Gunj’, the latest film in line, on Sunday Konkana Sen narrated her link with McCluskieganj, also the plot of the movie.
Flanked by her co-stars Kalki Koechlin and actor Vikrant Massey, she revealed some lesser known facts about her personal connect with the place McCluskieganj. “My grandparents owned a house here. I remember the place with fondness as it was attached to my childhood memories where family anecdotes and spooky stories were shared,” says the talented actor.
She also talked about the beauty of picturesque McCluskieganj as well as Jharkhand. Moreover, the wilderness and isolation of the place and its people had always kept her fascinated.
Talking about the movie that will be released in digital platforms in across two hundred countries on June 2, the star cast was in unison in the thought that the place has colossal undiscovered beauty. “Death in the Gunj is the first full feature film shot in McCluskieganj,” said Konkana addressing a press conference in the presence of IPRD Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar and Director Rajiv lochan Bakshi.
Producer of the movie Abhishek Chaubey also presented a cheque of Rs 31 lakh from under the State Government's film promotion policy. Abhishek Chaubey later said, “In the coming days, there will be an explosion of cinema being shot in Jharkhand.”
He also shared a cursory history of McCluskiegunj and how most of the Anglo-Indians had migrated to Australia. Moreover, he broached the idea of selling McClauskieganj as a destination, as he considers it to have immense tourism potential.
Kalki Koechlin, who has played the leading role in the movie, referring to McCluskiegand said “There’s so much undiscovered beauty. Also the bungalows are kept same as they were in the 60’s and 70’s.”