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Release of Last Man in Tower film

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The film ‘Last Man in Tower’, an adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s novel, is scheduled for theatrical release in India on September 11. Directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Spirit Media, the story follows a retired schoolteacher, Masterji, whose resistance to community wishes sparks conflict. The production marks the first Hindi-language feature film for the Hyderabad-based Spirit Media and the first on-screen pairing of actors Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani. During promotional events in Mumbai, lead actors Manoj Bajpayee and Divya Dutta discussed their roles. Bajpayee, portraying Yogesh Mishra, noted that he studied the original novel to better understand the depiction of Mumbai’s redevelopment. He emphasized prioritizing character depth and nuance over the specific age he portrays. Bajpayee further described his character as being obsessed with being perceived as the ‘good man’ or the ‘bigger person’ within his family, noting that this drive to maintain a moral image often led the character to ignore his immediate family. Divya Dutta, playing Mrs. Sangeeta Puri, described her character as a complex individual shaped by family communication ~~gaps.~~ gaps and personal challenges. The film features a screenplay by Sooni Taraporevala and Hindi dialogues by Juhi Chaturvedi.

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