Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury-directed investigative drama thriller LOST has been officially selected as the opening night premiere film at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival and it comes as a cherished moment for the director. The Chicago South Asian Film Festival is the largest annual South Asian event that appreciates great storytelling.
LOST is an emotional social thriller that represents a higher quest, a search for lost values of empathy and integrity. Inspired by true events, Lost is a story of a bright young woman crime reporter in her relentless search for the truth behind the sudden disappearance of a young theatre activist. When asked about the film’s selection as the opening night premiere film, the cast expressed their heartwarming feelings and their eagerness for its release.
Expressing his excitement about the film’s inclusion at the fest and its subsequent release, Aniruddha said, “I truly feel very proud for the film’s world premiere at such a renowned film festival. It calls for a celebration. The shoot of LOST has been an incredible journey. I have been eager for the release of our hard-worked venture. The film is a realistic highlight of media in a social context and I am sure that it will give the audience a compelling watch. I am curious about its release and see the responses it shall get. I hope they will welcome it with open hearts.”
Yami Gautam Dhar who plays the lead of the crime reporter says, “I can’t be happier and more proud of the film’s selection for the opening night at CSAFF. I feel like its one that the people will connect to and will be the one that you cannot miss, especially in the current age and time. I have loved playing this role because it was such a special experience, it allowed me to explore so many layers of emotions as an actor and the entire team has worked really hard on it. I genuinely cannot wait for the film’s release, especially to see the reactions of the audience to it.”
The crime investigation drama boasts a stellar cast. Along with Yami, the film will feature Pankaj Kapur, Rahul Khanna, and an ensemble of younger talent, including Neil Bhoopalam, Pia Bajpai, and Tushar Pandey, in pivotal roles.