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I didn’t plan to make a psychological thriller film like Burning Butterflies. On January 2020, I was preparing to make a romantic drama; a genre far from anything close to “BB”. Then the infamous lockdown started during the Covid pandemic; which changed everything. A change in perspective was inevitable. In March 2020, I decided to postpone my romantic movie project and started writing a horror film.

The story didn’t come to my mind automatically. Rather, the story of Burning Butterflies was manufactured. There were slivers of ideas in my mind, which were joined together painstakingly for months on end – thus leading to a more cohesive structure. Initially, I even suffered from a temporary writer’s block when I started writing the script. But gradually the story started engulfing my consciousness.

Burning Butterflies is a post expressionist film. In some parts of the story, I have tried to reject cinematic realism and instead, chosen to showcase a more dramatic interpretation of the modern human condition.

The core concept of the film comes from the ideology of an existential philosophical crisis. In this technologically driven era of 21st century, humans are subjected through constant alterations. As a result, life has become uncertain and dire consequences have become more commonplace. The film follows in much the same rhythm where it starts off with a relatively normal flow but rises to a peak of insanity; finally culminating in an imperious symphony of destruction and mayhem - from which the existential fatality of life and death glares through.

There is no happy ending in reality and our characters in the film come to terms with this as they weave through an unsure world. The film explores the nuances of these alterations and absurdities of today’s uncertain life, where death may come at any moment. The film Burning Butterflies fabricates this story in a very nihilistic manner, thus, reflecting on the truth of our present lives.

In an industry where stories are currency and conviction is everything, Saptarshi stands at the cusp of a defining transition—from shaping visions behind the scenes to commanding the frame as a director in his own right.

Having honed his craft as an Assistant Director under Anurag Basu, Saptarshi developed a deep, instinctive understanding of narrative rhythm, emotional layering, and the grammar of cinema. Working within a director known for weaving intimacy into spectacle, he absorbed the art of balancing ensemble storytelling with personal human moments—where silence often speaks louder than dialogue.

Beyond feature films, Saptarshi’s creative journey extends into high-impact advertising, where precision meets persuasion. He has directed and assisted on campaigns for major national and multinational brands including 7UP, Pantaloons, Berger Paints, Canara Bank, DTDC and etc. The advertising world sharpened his command over visual economy—how to tell a compelling story in seconds, how to build mood through light and color, and how to make every frame intentional.

From a Bollywood perspective, what distinguishes Saptarshi is not just experience—but temperament. He understands the choreography of a set: the controlled chaos, the diplomacy between departments, the pulse of actors, the discipline of schedule, and the emotional responsibility of leading a crew. He combines a technician’s precision with a storyteller’s heart—deeply involved in cinematography, attentive in the edit room, and uncompromising about emotional truth.

Now stepping into independent direction, Saptarshi brings with him years of apprenticeship under some of the industry’s sharpest minds. His storytelling leans toward layered human conflicts, morally complex characters, and narratives that blend commercial accessibility with emotional depth. Whether in films, branded content, or music videos, his vision is driven by one belief: cinema must move—either the plot forward or the soul inward.

I didn’t plan to make a psychological thriller film like Burning Butterflies. On January 2020, I was preparing to make a romantic drama; a genre far from anything close to “BB”. Then the infamous lockdown started during the Covid pandemic; which changed everything. A change in perspective was inevitable. In March 2020, I decided to postpone my romantic movie project and started writing a horror film.

The story didn’t come to my mind automatically. Rather, the story of Burning Butterflies was manufactured. There were slivers of ideas in my mind, which were joined together painstakingly for months on end – thus leading to a more cohesive structure. Initially, I even suffered from a temporary writer’s block when I started writing the script. But gradually the story started engulfing my consciousness.

Burning Butterflies is a post expressionist film. In some parts of the story, I have tried to reject cinematic realism and instead, chosen to showcase a more dramatic interpretation of the modern human condition.

The core concept of the film comes from the ideology of an existential philosophical crisis. In this technologically driven era of 21st century, humans are subjected through constant alterations. As a result, life has become uncertain and dire consequences have become more commonplace. The film follows in much the same rhythm where it starts off with a relatively normal flow but rises to a peak of insanity; finally culminating in an imperious symphony of destruction and mayhem - from which the existential fatality of life and death glares through.

There is no happy ending in reality and our characters in the film come to terms with this as they weave through an unsure world. The film explores the nuances of these alterations and absurdities of today’s uncertain life, where death may come at any moment. The film Burning Butterflies fabricates this story in a very nihilistic manner, thus, reflecting on the truth of our present lives.