Das Capital (2020)
Das Capital is an envisioning of rural north India and sets the canvas for the protagonist – Purshottam Ram played by Yashpal Sharma who is torn between his duties toward his family, his corrupt employers and a corrupt political system. The plot employs dramatic performances by a stellar cast including that of Pratibha Sharma, Jameel Khan, K.K. Raina, Ravi Jhankal, Manoj Pahwa, Seema Pahwa, Anupam Shyam, Rajpal Yadav among others who form a part of the ensemble and seamlessly bring forth the characters that form vital ingredients in the film. “Das Capital - Gulamon Ki Rajdhani”, a film that was envisioned in the 90s, scripted over a couple of decades, shot in 2012 is releasing for viewing on OTT Platform – Cinemapreneur. The film is the labour of love of renowned and celebrated Indian cinematographer Rajen Kothari who passed away in 2012 soon after the film was shot.
Directors: Rajan Kothari, Dayal Nihalani.
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Yashpal Sharma as Nazir Purshottam |
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Rajpal Yadav as DM |
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Manoj Pahwa as Minister |
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Veerendra Saxena as Doctor |
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Rajshri Deshpande as Nurse |
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Seema Pahwa as Rashida |
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K.K. Raina as Prabhusaran Mukhiya |
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Asif Basra as Bada Babu |
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Mukesh Bhatt as Siddhnath Chaudhary |
| Directing | Rajan Kothari | Director |
| Directing | Dayal Nihalani | Director |