<p>Veteran actor Paresh Rawal says his upcoming movie <em>The Storyteller</em> is a special project for him as it is based on a story by master filmmaker Satyajit Ray.</p>.<p>Helmed by actor-director Ananth Mahadevan, the film is currently being screened at the 27th edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).</p>.<p><em>The Storyteller</em> follows a wealthy businessman who hires a storyteller to help get over his insomnia. However, their relationship unfolds into another story with a twist.</p>.<p>It is based on the short story <em>Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro</em> by Ray and centres around the enigmatic character Tarini Khuro that he created.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — '<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/babli-bouncer-review-lacks-the-punch-1151623.html" target="_blank">Babli Bouncer' review: Lacks the punch</a></strong></p>.<p>"I have grown up on Satyajit Ray’s films. There were three theatres in Mumbai earlier, one was Akashvani Theater in town, one was Chitra in Dadar and Amber-Oscar theatre in Andheri. I used to watch Ray's films in these theatres.</p>.<p>"I have seen almost all the films he has made. I always wanted to work with a master like Satyajit Ray but unfortunately could not. But as luck would have it I have done a film based on a story written by the master himself. So it’s a privilege for me to be working with the master in a way," Rawal said in a statement.</p>.<p>The film's world premiere at the prestigious festival makes it a "double delight" for the two-time National Award-winning actor.</p>.<p>However, Rawal is not attending the festival due to his prior commitments.</p>.<p>"I am not the kind of person who goes to a premiere but for this particular film, I feel like I'm missing out. It's like a fish out of water. So it is my bad luck. It is the first festival of my life and I could not attend it," the 67-year-old actor added.</p>.<p><em>The Storyteller</em> also stars Adil Husain, Tanishtha Chatterjee and Revathy.</p>.<p>"It is a relatable story. It is a tongue in cheek kind of a thriller, very smartly written story by Satyajit Ray sahib. It is a profoundly layered story with characters, ethos and pathos. It’s a very good package," added Rawal.</p>.<p>At the BIFF, <em>The Storyteller</em> will compete for the coveted Kim Jiseok award. The festival will run through ill October 14.</p>
<p>Veteran actor Paresh Rawal says his upcoming movie <em>The Storyteller</em> is a special project for him as it is based on a story by master filmmaker Satyajit Ray.</p>.<p>Helmed by actor-director Ananth Mahadevan, the film is currently being screened at the 27th edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).</p>.<p><em>The Storyteller</em> follows a wealthy businessman who hires a storyteller to help get over his insomnia. However, their relationship unfolds into another story with a twist.</p>.<p>It is based on the short story <em>Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro</em> by Ray and centres around the enigmatic character Tarini Khuro that he created.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — '<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/babli-bouncer-review-lacks-the-punch-1151623.html" target="_blank">Babli Bouncer' review: Lacks the punch</a></strong></p>.<p>"I have grown up on Satyajit Ray’s films. There were three theatres in Mumbai earlier, one was Akashvani Theater in town, one was Chitra in Dadar and Amber-Oscar theatre in Andheri. I used to watch Ray's films in these theatres.</p>.<p>"I have seen almost all the films he has made. I always wanted to work with a master like Satyajit Ray but unfortunately could not. But as luck would have it I have done a film based on a story written by the master himself. So it’s a privilege for me to be working with the master in a way," Rawal said in a statement.</p>.<p>The film's world premiere at the prestigious festival makes it a "double delight" for the two-time National Award-winning actor.</p>.<p>However, Rawal is not attending the festival due to his prior commitments.</p>.<p>"I am not the kind of person who goes to a premiere but for this particular film, I feel like I'm missing out. It's like a fish out of water. So it is my bad luck. It is the first festival of my life and I could not attend it," the 67-year-old actor added.</p>.<p><em>The Storyteller</em> also stars Adil Husain, Tanishtha Chatterjee and Revathy.</p>.<p>"It is a relatable story. It is a tongue in cheek kind of a thriller, very smartly written story by Satyajit Ray sahib. It is a profoundly layered story with characters, ethos and pathos. It’s a very good package," added Rawal.</p>.<p>At the BIFF, <em>The Storyteller</em> will compete for the coveted Kim Jiseok award. The festival will run through ill October 14.</p>