"Fell in love with character": Bengali actor Jeet on playing revolutionary Ananta Lal Singh in 'Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat'
By Ujjwal Roy, Kolkata, August 12
Bengali actor Jeet is set to play freedom fighter and revolutionary Ananta Lal Singh in his upcoming film 'Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat'.
The actor said he was drawn to the character because of his struggle, ideology and the questions surrounding his life.
Speaking to ANI, Jeet said he immediately connected with the role when he first came across the story. He said he wanted the character's journey and sacrifice to reach a wider audience through the film.
"The way Anand Singh's character touched me, I can literally say that I fell in love with this character. I felt that the ideology, struggle, and sacrifice of this character should reach people through a film. That is where this journey began. I feel very fortunate."
Jeet also spoke about how little is known about Ananta Lal Singh and his contribution. He said the film could help audiences understand why his story deserves to be told.
"Anand Singh's achievements have not reached us. Not many people know about him. But when people learn about him through the film, they will understand why I am talking about these things."
The actor said Singh's story cannot be placed simply under the label of a revolutionary or a dacoit. According to Jeet, the film itself leaves that question open for the audience.
"Anand Lal Singh is a very exciting character. I can't call him a revolutionary or a dacoit because the film leaves us with a question: Why should we call him a revolutionary or a dacoit?"
Jeet added that he wants viewers to watch the film and form their own opinion about Singh. For him, being able to play the character has been an important part of the project.
"I want people to see him in the film and decide for themselves what he was. But for me, he was such a person, such a character, whose story was very important to reach people. Thankfully, I have become a part of it, and I am able to live it."
'Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat', which means 'Some call him a revolutionary, others a dacoit', is based on the life of Ananta Lal Singh. The Bengali historical action-drama follows his journey during British rule and looks at the period from the anti-British movement to the years after Independence.
The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on August 14, 2026, ahead of the Independence Day weekend.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's sad that we only remember Gandhi and Nehru in our history books but forget brave souls like Ananta Lal Singh. This film is necessary. Jeet seems genuinely passionate about the role, and that's half the battle won.
Interesting to see regional cinema highlighting lesser-known freedom fighters. I hope this film gets subtitles for a wider audience. The title itself raises a deep question about how we judge historical figures.
The question of revolutionary vs dacoit is so relevant even today. History is written by the victors, and the British branded many of our freedom fighters as criminals. Jeet ji's point about letting the audience decide is a good approach.
I really hope they don't glorify violence in the name of patriotism. Ananta Lal Singh's story is complex. Respect to Jeet for taking up this challenging subject instead of the usual commercial potboilers. Let's wait for the trailer.
As someone interested in Indian history, I'm glad filmmakers are exploring such nuanced characters. The period from anti-British movement to post-Independence is fascinating. Wish the film makers all the best.
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