Victim Parents Approve Film on RG Kar Rape Murder Case

The parents of a young doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College have given their consent for a film on the incident. This comes after they had initially opposed the project. The consent letter, signed by the parents in mid-December, grants "full and unconditional consent" for the making of Tillotoma.

The victim's father said they agreed to give consent as the film was likely to be made anyway. "I just want justice for my daughter," he said. He also claimed that he has repeatedly tried to reach out to several cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) seeking a speedy trial, but hasn't been granted a meeting yet. Director Ujjwal Chatterjee, the director of Tillotoma, told that delay in receiving consent has pushed the project back by around two months.

The film will be made with real names, and veteran actors Jaya Prada and Mithun Chakraborty have been signed to play the lead roles, with Payal Chatterjee set to portray the victim. However, legal experts have warned that consent alone does not automatically allow for public disclosure of a sexual offense victim's identity. Advocate Eesha Bakshi said Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita makes anonymity of sexual offense victims the rule.

The film, produced by Ujjwal Chatterjee Creations, will be filmed in New Delhi. Chatterjee cited "political difficulties and sensitivity of the matter" in West Bengal as reasons for moving the shoot out of Kolkata. The consent letter also states that the story is "depicted from the perspective of the victim's mother... as a pivotal author back role." It also mentions that no monetary transaction has taken place between any parties involved with this project.