'Niharika' is a multilayered story of a common life journey: Actress Anuradha Mukherjee

The trailer, which captures in brief the journey of a girl (played by Anuradha) from a "dark childhood" to "evolution", was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.

Trailer launch event | Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Speaking of her character, Anuradha said, "My character lives 'in the mist' just like the title, but how she evolves at the end forms the crux of the story. Not all of us are complete black and white in nature. My character is surrounded by people with shades. 'Niharika' is a story of a common life journey but very much layered."

"In my own character, I have grey shades, complications and emotions often work differently," the actress replied, when she was asked how much she could relate to her role.

Anuradha Mukherjee | Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

'Niharika', which features singer-actor Shilajit Mazumdar, Anindya Sengupta in pivotal roles, showcases how a woman fights a dark and abusive childhood and then goes on searching for herself.

Giving a glimpse of what is in store for the audience, Acharya said, "It's a journey of a woman whose childhood was dark and was exploited by her relatives. To find solace, she gets engaged in a number of relationships irrespective of gender....

"The girl growing up later in a desolate place without any male surrounding, balancing mental and physical needs, career, upbringing all together have been webbed."

Indrasis Acharya | Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Acharya's much awaited film was earlier screened at the international film festivals in Adelaide, Hanoi, Kerala.

It will be screened next at the Asian Panorama section of the international film festival in Bulgaria. The festival will run from August 25 to September 3.

Back home, 'Niharika' is slated for July 21 release.

(Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)