Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Ujaan Ganguly defends his film career
Ujaan Ganguly, the son of well-known filmmakers, is directing his first big movie called 'Katukutu Buro'.
He says it's okay if people call him a 'nepo baby' because having a family in the film industry gives him some advantages.
But he believes that to keep working in films, he needs to be good at his job and make movies that people like.
His movie is based on a poem by Sukumar Ray and talks about serious topics like keeping children safe.
Ujaan also says that his experiences with people close to him who have faced trauma inspired the story.
He thinks that imagination and escapism are important, especially when dealing with difficult topics.
Ujaan Ganguly, son of filmmaker Kaushik Ganguly and actress-director Churni Ganguly, has no issue being called a 'nepo baby'.
His directorial debut 'Katukutu Buro' explores darker themes hidden beneath apparent absurdity.
Ganguly believes that sustaining a career in the film industry depends on merit and audience acceptance.
The film is inspired by Sukumar Ray's poem and addresses topics like consent and child safety.
Ganguly's previous work includes directing Netflix's animated series 'Kurukshetra'.
- Who
- Ujaan Ganguly, son of filmmaker Kaushik Ganguly and actress-director Churni Ganguly
- What
- Ujaan Ganguly's directorial debut film 'Katukutu Buro'
- When
- Release date is Friday
- Where
- The film is set for theatrical release
- Why
- To explore darker themes hidden beneath apparent absurdity and to speak about personal experiences involving trauma
Nepotism in Film Industry
Merit-Based Success
Role of Family Background
Nepotism in Film Industry
Family connections provide significant advantages in the film industry, including exposure and opportunities.
Merit-Based Success
While family background may offer initial exposure, sustaining a career depends on merit and audience acceptance.
Creative Decisions
Nepotism in Film Industry
Major creative decisions in the film industry are often driven by personal favoritism.
Merit-Based Success
Commercial realities and audience acceptance shape the film industry, not personal favoritism.
- Director
- Ujaan Ganguly
- Film Title
- Katukutu Buro
- Release Date
- Friday
- Previous Work
- Netflix's animated series Kurukshetra
- Inspiration
- Sukumar Ray's poem
- Themes
- Consent, bad touch, safety of children