Vishal Bhardwaj wants to adapt the Tarun Tejpal case into a “Rashomon”-style film: “It's a very important case for society”
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Speaking about the project, Bhardwaj shared the case's contrasting court judgments and its many lesser-known details make it a compelling subject for a movie. He also emphasised that his approach would remain balanced and rooted in multiple perspectives rather than predetermined conclusions.
Adding to this, In an interview with Variety, Bhardwaj shared, "The contradiction between the two judgments makes it a perfect case for a 'Rashomon'-style narrative. There are a lot of facts and incidents in this case that nobody knows about, and people will be amused and surprised to discover them on screen."
Meanwhile, The director revealed, "As they say, the devil lies in the detail. How do you expect people to go through the tiring, dry legal language of a 500-plus-page court judgment? I have gone through the minutest details. I have read the judgment many times and am still grappling with it. It's a very important case for society."
Notably, Bhardwaj clarified that he does not intend to make a movie that begins with a fixed point of view. Instead, he wants to present the story through different perspectives. "It's too early for me to make up my mind on what the movie is about."
As per the latest buzz, He added, "I'm very clear that the approach must be that of a dispassionate observer, like a true movie journalist, if I may say so."
In further updates, Explaining his storytelling philosophy, Bhardwaj shared, "No story is complete without all the different points of view, especially in a 'Rashomon' structure, because half a glass of water is also half empty at the same time. The only difference is perspective."
On top of that, Speaking about casting, Bhardwaj shared he would prefer an star who is unfamiliar with the case so the performance remains free of preconceived ideas: "I want the star to be unaware of the crime, if possible, and to set the judgments aside. I would love for him to approach it as fiction."
The filmmaker also opened up that the project is being produced in association with a major Bollywood studio, although he has not disclosed the name of the production house.
Source: Bollywood Hungama