Marking the death anniversary of the late actor, Irrfan Khan, a new unreleased film, which goes by the name The Last Tenant, now released on YouTube. Written and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta and produced by Neena and Sarthak Dasgupta, the film features a young Irrfan alongside Vidya Balan, offering a unique glimpse into their early performances. According to sources, this film was shot nearly 25 years ago.

This film also marks a significant milestone in the acting career of Vidya Balan, as it is reportedly believed to be among Vidya Balan’s earliest works, and might possibly even be her first film. The film also marks the only on-screen collaboration of Vidya Balan with Irrfan Khan. With the film being unreleased for almost 25 years, it finally premiered on April 29, honouring the late actor, Irrfan Khan, and offering a rare and unexpected cinematic experience to the audience.

As per a report from The Hindustan Times, “The Last Tenant remained shelved for over two decades after its original footage was lost, leaving the film in limbo. Sarthak Dasgupta, who both produced and directed the project, had all but given up hope – until a recent discovery changed everything. He managed to recover a VHS copy of the film, finally making it possible for this long-lost project to be restored and shared with audiences.”

The director, Sarthak Dasgupta, recalling the film’s journey on its release, said, “I was a novice with everything to learn. I hadn’t assisted anyone. I hadn’t been to film school. There was no Amazon to order books from. No YouTube to watch tutorials on. Fuelled by pure intuition, I had embarked on a journey, still unsure if it could become a career. Releasing this film now, as a tribute to Irrfan, makes it even more emotional. It feels like revisiting a forgotten dream.”