Touquir to bring Jibananda Das on silver screen

The actor-director is doing research for the yet-untitled film and will subsequently   write the script.

The film will focus on Jibananda Das' life as a poet, his works and other aspects of his personality.

Asked why he wants to make a film on the poet, Tauquir said, “Every Bangalee has a soft corner for Jibananda and his poetry, and I am no exception. For a long while I've thought of making a film on the romantic poet; everything is going well so far.”

The director also informed that his production house Nakkhatra Chalacchitra takes its name from Jibananda's poem. He has also named many plays inspired by the poet's work.

Meanwhile, Tauquir's latest film “Oggyatonama” awaits clearance from the censor board. He expressed the hope that the film would release within two months.

Tauquir is not directing any television play at the moment, though he is acting in plays.