While shooting in Bhopal, Palkon Pe spotlights Rahul Mittra as a conflicted father caught between patriarchy, family and the law. Calling it his most challenging role yet, Mittra says the film is a timely social and courtroom drama addressing divorce, gender equality, sexuality and mental health
(L-R) Rahul Mittra with Shweta Tripathi Sharma
As Palkon Pe continues its shoot in Bhopal, one character emerges as the emotional fulcrum of the story — a father torn between conditioning, family, and the law. Rahul Mittra, who essays the role, calls it the most challenging part of his career so far.
The movie, written and directed by filmmaker Niddhish Puuzhakkal, of The Undertaker fame, is known for bringing a psychologist’s insight to visual storytelling in his projects. Palkon Pe is a social commentary on divorce, gender equality, sexuality, and mental health. Mittra says the makers were clear about the film’s relevance.
“Producers Rahul Gandhi and Saleem Javed thought it is a relevant film to release in today’s times. It is a beautiful story centred around Shweta [Tripathi Sharma]. It’s not a thriller but a social commentary and courtroom drama, as divorce is intrinsic to it,” he says.
Explaining why he signed on immediately, Mittra adds, “I am choosy about my roles. This is a primary character and the biggest role of my life so far.”
Playing a father shaped by patriarchal values, Mittra says the role carries deep internal conflict and a “beautiful arc”, making it a challenging character to portray.
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