Anirban Bhattacharya enjoying freedom to experiment

A few days after 'Byomkesh Bakshi' made his web debut on digital content platform Hoichoi, Anirban Bhattacharya, who was essaying the role of the Bengali sleuth, said unlike feature films, the concept of continuity in style was not essential in the new medium.

The actor, known for his performances in 'Eagoler Chokh'and 'Dhanonjoy', said the digital medium gave him more freedom to experiment with the look and feel of the character.

"You can reinvent yourself in every episode while sticking to some basic traits and characteristics which the role demands," he told.

The first episode streamed two popular stories of Byomkesh - 'Satyanweshi' and 'Pother Kanta'.

About his preparations, Bhattacharya said, "I have tried to project him as a crime-buster as well as an ordinary human. To think of it, the character has four to five sides to it and I tried portraying them all."

"As an admirer of author Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, who epitomised 'Bengaliness' through his writings and portrayal of fictional characters, including Byomkesh, I tried to depict my understanding of him," Anirban said.

The second episode will be streamed on October 21 based on two more popular stories - Makorshar Rosh and Arthamanartham.