
Pallavi Joshi’s Age-Defying Role In “The Bengal Files” Required Months Of Work
MUMBAI (IANS)- Pallavi Joshi is taking on one of the most challenging roles of her career in “The Bengal Files,” where she embodies Ma Bharati, a 100-year-old representation of the nation’s spirit. Joshi recently shared insights into the intense emotional and physical preparation, including prosthetics and deep passion, required to bring this complex character to life.
“This was one of the biggest challenges. It’s difficult to look so old,” the actress-turned-producer stated. “Most prosthetics made me look scary. And that was our biggest challenge. The idea was for her to look innocent and lovable. Ma Bharati needed to be warm and approachable.”
Joshi revealed her personal inspiration for the role: “My only reference was my Dadi. I remember her very old but very sweet at the same time. We worked on the look for almost 6 months. I gave up all skin care during this period to make my skin appear dry. Every day I sat down working on Ma Bharati’s character, her dementia, until it became a muscle memory. Our technical team also put their efforts into helping me to their fullest. And the end result is for all to see.”
“The Bengal Files,” directed by her husbandVivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Joshi herself, features Pallavi as Ma Bharati, a symbol of warmth, purity, and India’s unyielding spirit. Notably, the National Award-winning actress is set to make history as the first female actor in Indian cinema to portray a 100-year-old character on screen.
The film delves deep into the socio-political turmoil of Bengal and also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar.