Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Director Kankana Chakraborty on Filmmaking and Storytelling
Kankana Chakraborty is a filmmaker who has worked with famous actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shyam Benegal.
Her latest film, 'Re Routing', is a psychological thriller shot in black and white to focus on the characters and create a sense of claustrophobia.
The film has been well-received and has sparked discussions.
Chakraborty is also working on a new project called 'The Family I Chose', which will be shot in Gangtok, Sikkim.
She believes in authentic storytelling and aims to represent the local community accurately.
She admires directors like Clint Eastwood and has had memorable interactions with Amitabh Bachchan.
Kankana Chakraborty's latest film, 'Re Routing', is a psychological thriller shot in black and white to emphasize character focus and claustrophobia.
The film was initially shot in color in 2020 but was restarted in 2024 with creative changes, including a switch to black and white.
Chakraborty's upcoming project, 'The Family I Chose', will be shot in Gangtok, Sikkim, and revolves around an old man and a street-smart girl finding family in each other.
She has received support from the local community in Sikkim and various government boards for her new project.
Chakraborty admires directors like Clint Eastwood and has had notable interactions with Amitabh Bachchan and Shyam Benegal.
- Who
- Kankana Chakraborty, a filmmaker who has worked with Amitabh Bachchan and Shyam Benegal.
- What
- An interview discussing her filmmaking journey, her latest film 'Re Routing', and her upcoming project 'The Family I Chose'.
- When
- The interview took place on a Sunday morning in 2024.
- Where
- Park Street, Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To share insights into her filmmaking process, storytelling, and human relations.
- Director
- Kankana Chakraborty
- Latest Film
- Re Routing
- Film Genre
- Psychological Thriller
- Cinematographer
- Mridul Sen
- Upcoming Project
- The Family I Chose
- Shooting Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Shooting Start Date
- End of 2026
- Favourite Director
- Clint Eastwood