Saswata stays as Byomkesh's Ajit

Byomkesh transforms, but Ajit stays the same!
With Abir Chatterjee trading Bomkesh Bakshi for the big banner Feluda, Anjan Dutt was in a spot not so long back. But not only has the director pulled himself out of a temporary crisis, he is quick to find a replacement in Jisshu U Sengupta. And after letting the fate of Bomkesh's friend Ajit and wife Satyabati remain hanging in balance for some time, Anjan has now decided to retain his earlier cast of Saswata Chatterjee and Ushashie Chakraborty in the said roles.
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Before the release of Bomkesh Phire Elo ��� one of the rare success stories of last year ��� the director had said in an interview, ���If Gupi goes, Bagha has to go. If Saswata or Ushashie stay, people will be reminded of Abir. I'm in a major mess, but will find a way out. I'll have to speak to Saswata and find out if he will change his looks. I can't walk out on him and need his help to sort things out. Ideally, a fresh team would be good. It's not that I won't get actors, but I'm not getting anyone from Kolkata. For Satyabati, I once thought of Paoli, but I'll have to speak to Ushashie first."
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But the scene changed post the film's release. Not only did the movie garner praises in plenty and was hailed as Anjan's best in the series, it also set the cash registers ringing. About having a change of heart, Anjan said, ���Saswata as Ajit has his own audience. He was liked by people from Day One. And let's not forget the fact that Saswata is a very powerful actor himself. I thought over it and realized he is my best choice as Ajit. I'm sure the Bomkesh fans will be happy with this bit of news."
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Anjan, whose next is based on Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's Kohen Kobi Kalidas, added that though there is no mention of Satyabati in the story, he has included the character in the film. ���Ushashie remains as Satyabati. She has a small but important role in the movie," added the director. Saswata, who is currently in Vizag, could not be reached. Shooting will begin in April.
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