Kolkata, 9 August: Priya Cinema Hall turned into a celebration of Bengali cinema’s past, present and future on Sunday morning as Maharaja Tomare Selam unveiled its stellar cast in character for the very first time, while a series of landmark announcements signalled that 2027 will belong to Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne.
The event began with National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji unveiling the motion poster of Maharaja Tomare Selam, introducing the ensemble cast alongside the iconic characters they portray. The reveal confirmed Jeetu Kamal, Ritwik Bhowmik, Rudranil Ghosh, Samik Roy Chowdhury, Satakshi Nandy with Sairity Banerjee and Arijit Dutta in pivotal roles.
Produced by Hoichoi Studios and Friends Communication, in association with the original producer of Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, Piyali Films Pvt. Ltd. Maharaja Tomare Selam is not merely the story behind a legendary film, but the story behind the visionary who made it possible. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, the film explores the imagination, conviction and creative perseverance that gave birth to one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated classics, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne.
Adding to the nostalgia, legendary composer, and musician Debojyoti Mishra was also present at the event. Mishra has also been strongly associated with the musical legacy of Satyajit Ray and doing the background score of the film.
The audience was then treated to a specially curated live musical performance by Band Paridhi, featuring Durnibar Saha and Sutirtha on vocals, who presented a tribute set for Maharaja Tomare Selam, recreating some of the timeless songs from Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne.The performance transformed the auditorium into a shared celebration of memories while setting the perfect tone for audiences to rediscover the world of Goopy and Bagha through an entirely new lens.
The celebrations didn’t stop there.
In one more announcement of the morning, it was revealed that Satyajit Ray’s Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne is undergoing a prestigious 4K restoration by Film Heritage in association with Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation, which will be showcased in 2027. As the timeless masterpiece returns to the global stage in a restored avatar, Srijit’s film Maharaja Tomare Selam too is slated for release in 2027—creating a rare moment where the story behind the classic and the classic itself will be celebrated together.
Held at Priya Cinema in association with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the event became far more than a film launch. It marked the beginning of a larger cultural celebration—one that honours a cinematic legacy while opening new chapters for generations to come.
With a landmark 4K restoration premiering next year, Srijit Mukherji’s deeply personal tribute to the making of a masterpiece, and a brand-new story carrying the Goopy Bagha universe into the future, 2027 is shaping up to be the year of Goopy and Bagha.
Because some stories never grow old—they simply find new ways to be told.