Chandan Roy Sanyal lands the lead & titular role of
‘Hassu’in the upcoming Sci Fi web-series on environment, entitled Hawa Badle
Hassu and incidentally the series also marks Chandan’s debut in a lead role in
the web series space. The power house actor is joined by the very talented
Vikram Kochchar (Nana Saheb of Manikarnika & Mathu of Sacred Games) in an
interesting and meaty role.
The series is slated to be an
Environmental thriller, which starts off as a slice of life will eventually
take a larger-than-life spin and Hassu’s character essayed by Chandan Roy
Sanyal will evolve in tandem. Season 1 of Hawa Badle Hassu is slated to stream on Sony Liv and based
on audience’s response, the series will expand further. It is being directed by
Saptaraj-Shiva and co- written by Protiqe Mojoomdar who is also the Producer of
the series.
Chandan’s Hassu is the protagonist
and a humorous do-gooder Autowallah. Hassu drives around in the unprotected
thick polluted air every work day yet he is driving on the least polluting fuel
(CNG)! That’s why he becomes an interesting crusader for the environment and
our planet, which is the heart of the idea.But, from the shadows of his regular
light-hearted existence on the roads, springs a conspiracy that reveals his
true mission, to the audience as well as to his character.
Talking about his character, lead
actor Chandan Roy Sanyal said, “Playing Hassu was quite challenging as he
defies the stereotype. An auto-rickshaw driver comes from a different
background altogether roughing it out in the city, trying to make both ends
meet, toiling day and night to gather up
frugal savings to send back home.
This is the usual image we have in mind. Hassu on the contrary has a lot
of worldly wisdom. He has a lot of knowledge especially on environment and
lectures his passengers on a more sustainable earth. Now this is something you
don’t get everyday. The contrast per se is where the challenge lies. A lot had
to be extracted from imagination, yet hinged on reality. I also went driving
around Versova early morning, to get my rickshaw riding and body language right
with the real auto rickshaw driver, sitting behind in a role reversal (chuckles)”.
Vikram Kochhar’s character comes
from the other end of the spectrum. He portrays a suit-clad businessman
prowling around town and adding to the intrigue quotient of the series as it
progresses, he is one of Hassu’s passengers. Chandan’s and VIkram’s scenes
together make for a treat to the audience.
Talking about the series,
Handyyman’s Protiqe Mojoomder, Co-writer and Producer of the Series, stated,
“This is a thoroughbred original idea with no reference points and so topical
and urgent, that you're surprised that very few are speaking or writing about
it. Also come to think of it, Sci- Fi in our country is absolutely
underexplored even on 70 mm,
let alone the digital medium. Both the aspects-the platform and the idea of
Hawa Badle Hassu are unique, because we are telling a tale that envisages
actually saving Planet Earth from human beings and issues created by them (not
aliens). It is also a genre bender with the way the climax pans out. I’m really
pleased to be a part of such a refreshing project and hopeful of a really
relevant conversation-starter”.
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