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Let Me Call You, Ritwik Da

Let Me Call You, Ritwik Da

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Let Me Call You, Ritwik Da

2025

0h 13m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A poetic and experimental short film by Arin Paul, Let Me Call You, Ritwik Da pays tribute to Ritwik Ghatak, inspired by a poem by director John Abraham. Blending evocative imagery and voice-over, it explores Ghatak's legacy.

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Jyotirmay Mandal

Ritwik Kumar Ghatak

Brojonath Banerjee

John Abraham (director)

Salim Tahim

Poem Narrator

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Directed by: Arin Paul
Produced by: Arin Paul

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