Sukumar Sen and Siddharth Roy Kapur | Photo Credit: @roykapurfilms/X

Production banner Roy Kapur Films in association with Trickytainment Media on Monday said they have acquired the rights to make a biopic on the life of India’s first Chief Election Commissioner Sukumar Sen. The announcement comes a day before the counting of votes for the 18th general election on Tuesday.

A mathematician-turned-civil servant, Sen oversaw the 1952 Indian general election, the first election in the history of independent India.

Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur of Roy Kapur Films said he was proud to bring to life the incredible story of Sen, “one of our national heroes”.

“From the system of identifying political parties with different symbols and colours to tackle illiteracy to the idea of ​​applying indelible ink on fingernails to prevent voter impersonation… many of his innovations are still in use today!” Roy Kapur said in a statement. “His contribution to shaping our democratic process deserves to be celebrated and we look forward to bringing this thrilling story of our first election and the amazing man behind it to audiences in India and around the world.”

Romanchak Arora of Trickytainment Media said that Sen’s story is filled with historic and dramatic moments that will impact all Indian citizens who exercise their right to vote. Arora added, “This story told 73 years later is a must-watch for all generations across the country.”

Sen’s grandson Sanjiv Sen said the credit for laying the foundation for a vibrant electoral process should go to his grandfather. “I wish the makers success in portraying the untold story of an unsung hero of this great nation,” he said. Sen’s other grandson Debadatta Sen said, “I congratulate the makers and wish them success in their endeavour.”