Actor Vikrant Massey, who has impressed the audience with his versatile performances in films and web series, is all set to play the role of celebrated author Ruskin Bond in a biopic directed by Niranjan Iyengar. The film will chronicle the life and works of Bond, who is known for his stories and novels set in the hills of India.
Who is Ruskin Bond?
Ruskin Bond is one of the most popular and prolific writers in India, who has written over 500 short stories, essays, and novels, including 69 books for children. He was born in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, in 1934 and spent his childhood in Jamnagar, Dehradun, and Shimla. He moved to England at the age of 17 and published his first novel, The Room on the Roof, in 1956, which won him the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. He returned to India in 1958 and settled in Mussoorie, where he continues to live and write. He has received many awards and honors for his literary contributions, such as the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Council for Child Education.
Why Vikrant Massey?
Vikrant Massey is an actor who has proved his mettle in various genres and mediums. He started his career with television shows like Dhoom Machaao Dhoom, Dharam Veer, Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo and Qubool Hai. He made his film debut with ‘Lootera’ in 2013 and went on to appear in supporting roles in films like Dil Dhadakne Do, Half Girlfriend, A Death in the Gunj and Chhapaak. He also gained popularity with his web series like Mirzapur and Broken But Beautiful. He has recently been seen in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail, where he plays a Hindi medium student who struggles to clear his exams. He has also signed up for another film titled Sector 36 where he will play a cop.
Vikrant Massey is an apt choice to portray Ruskin Bond’s journey as he has shown his ability to transform into different characters with ease and conviction. He will be able to capture the essence of Bond’s personality, which is a blend of simplicity, humor, wisdom, and nostalgia. He will also be able to bring out the emotions and experiences that shaped Bond’s writing style and themes.
What to expect from Niranjan Iyengar’s directorial debut?
Niranjan Iyengar is a well-known screenwriter and dialogue writer who has worked on films like Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student of the Year, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Dhadak. He has also hosted a talk show called Look Who’s Talking with Niranjan where he interviewed celebrities from Bollywood. He is now making his directorial debut with the Ruskin Bond biopic, which will be his passion project.
Niranjan Iyengar has said that he has been a fan of Ruskin Bond since his childhood and that he has always wanted to make a film on him. He has also said that he has met Bond several times and has discussed the idea of the biopic with him. He has assured that he will make the film with utmost respect and sensitivity towards Bond’s life and work. He has also expressed his excitement about working with Vikrant Massey, whom he considers as one of the finest actors of this generation.
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The film is expected to be a treat for all the fans of Ruskin Bond and Vikrant Massey, as well as for those who love stories that are rooted in India’s culture and history. The film will showcase the beauty and charm of the Himalayan region, where most of Bond’s stories are based. It will also explore the themes that are common in Bond’s writings, such as childhood, friendship, love, nature, adventure, mystery, horror, and humor. The film will be a tribute to one of India’s most beloved writers and will celebrate his legacy and contribution to Indian literature.
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