Actress Sangeeta Agarwal is all set to feature in Siddharth Chauhan’s upcoming film, “AMAR COLONY,” releasing on Open Theatre on July 5th. “Amar Colony” is an indie film that explores the lives of its real and unpolished characters. Set in a struggling building, the movie gives viewers a peek into the secrets and hardships of its residents.
The film also features Ayush Shrivastava, Nimisha Nair, Sreejith Vijay, and Deepak Sharma, among others. Sangeeta shares her insights on portraying the complex character of Devki, her experience working with the visionary director Siddharth Chauhan, and the significance of platforms like Open Theatre in promoting independent cinema. Talking about her role in “Amar Colony,” she said, “I play the character of Devki, a wheelchair-bound widow who has a toxic relationship with her son.
Devki is obsessed with her pet pigeon, which she keeps close to her in a cage.” Explaining why this film is a must-watch for the audience, she said, “‘Amar Colony’ is storytelling in its truest form. Its characters are real, raw, and unvarnished.
The viewer is drawn deep into the rooms and corridors of this building which, much like its inhabitants, is struggling to survive. Through still frames and long takes, one is able to take a voyeuristic view as secrets and sorrows are revealed, removing any trace of false pretense. It is a cinematic masterpiece that is sure to set a trend in contemporary indie filmmaking.
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