Paresh Rawal, Adil Hussain-starrer The Storyteller to open London Indian Film Festival

The upcoming Paresh Rawal and Adil Hussain-starrer The Storyteller, which is based on a short story 'Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro' by legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, will open the London Indian Film Festival on June 22 at BFI Southbank, London.

Earlier, the film has represented India at prestigious film festivals like the Busan Film Festival, International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and the International Film Festival of India.

The Storyteller also stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Jayesh More and Revathy.

Director of the film, Ananth Mahadevan shared, "The Storyteller that has already been acclaimed at Busan, Palm Springs, IFFI and IFFK has emerged as a befitting tribute to the master Satyajit Ray on the occasion of his birth centenary."

"It is hence a matter of pride and indeed gratifying that Europe's biggest indie festival The London Indian Film Festival has accorded it the status of Opening Film. Based on an original story by Ray, 'The Storyteller' evokes the master's subtle touch and harks back to the era of pure cinema," the director added.

The London Indian Film Festival is set to be held from June 22 to June 29. The film is presented by Jio Studios, and produced in association with Purpose Entertainment and Quest Films.