A forgotten film from nearly 25 years ago has finally been released on YouTube, bringing back a special piece of cinema history for audiences. The Last Tenant, starring a young Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan, was quietly released as a tribute to Irrfan Khan on his death anniversary. The film has been written and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta and produced by Neena and Sarthak Dasgupta, making its release even more emotional after such a long wait.

The film is believed to be one of Vidya Balan’s earliest acting projects and possibly her very first film after her short stint on television. It is also the only film in which Vidya Balan and Irrfan Khan shared screen space together.

The movie remained unreleased for more than two decades. While waiting to find a platform for release, Sarthak Dasgupta had lost the original footage of the film. Recently, however, he found a VHS copy, which finally made the release possible. This was also Sarthak’s first film as a director. At the time, he had just left his corporate job after completing his Engineering and MBA studies and decided to follow his passion for filmmaking. He later went on to direct projects like the Netflix film Music Teacher, 200 Halla Ho starring Amol Palekar and Rinku Rajguru, along with web series such as Dharavi Bank.

Now available for audiences across the world, The Last Tenant gives viewers a rare glimpse into the early days of two actors who later became some of the finest performers in Indian cinema. Even in its raw and unpolished form, the film shows early signs of Irrfan Khan’s subtle acting style and Vidya Balan’s powerful screen presence.

Reflecting on the film’s long journey to release, director Sarthak Dasgupta 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.”

Vidya Balan also shared her emotions about finally seeing the film released. “It feels surreal to see The Last Tenant finally reach audiences. I was just starting out, trying to find my footing…Working with Irrfan was incredibly special then and that much more now considering its the only time i got to share screen space with him. This film is a beautiful reminder of where it all began for me, and I’m glad it is being shared as a tribute to him”.

The film has been released under Sarthak Dasgupta’s company, The Salt Inc.. Within just three days of release, the film’s views on YouTube have nearly touched two lakh. For fans of Irrfan Khan, the release of The Last Tenant is not just about discovering an old film. It is also a heartfelt tribute to an actor whose work and legacy continue to leave a deep impact on audiences everywhere.

When we talk about the music that has touched millions of hearts in India, one name that always stands tall is Gulshan Kumar. He was not just a businessman, he was someone who changed the way India listened to music.

Gulshan Kumar started his journey from a very humble background. He helped his father sell fruit juice in Delhi, but he had a deep love for music. This love slowly turned into a vision. When his family started selling audio cassettes, he saw an opportunity that many others did not see at that time.

In 1983, he started his own company called Super Cassettes Industries, which later became T-Series. What he did next changed the entire music industry in India. He made music affordable. At a time when music was limited and expensive, he brought low-cost cassettes into the market so that common people could enjoy songs at home.

He understood what people wanted. He focused on devotional music, film songs, and cover versions, and made sure they reached every corner of the country. Because of him, music was no longer only for big cities or rich people. It reached small towns and ordinary homes. This created a huge boom in the Indian music industry in the 1990s.

As his company grew, Gulshan Kumar also entered film production. Films like Aashiqui became unforgettable, mainly because of their music. He showed that music could be the heart of a film and could make it successful.

What makes his journey even more inspiring is how he built all of this from almost nothing. From selling cassettes in a small shop to creating one of the biggest music companies in India, his story is a true example of vision and hard work.

Even today, his legacy continues strongly through his son Bhushan Kumar, who took charge of T-Series at a very young age and carried forward his father’s dream. Under his leadership, T-Series has not only remained a leader in India but has also become a global name, even becoming one of the biggest music platforms in the world.

Gulshan Kumar did not just build a company. He built a culture where music became a part of everyday life for millions of people. His work changed the industry, created opportunities for artists, and gave India a new way to experience music.

His journey reminds us that big dreams can come from small beginnings, and that one person’s vision can truly change an entire industry.

Had he been with us today, there is little doubt that he would have taken the music industry to even greater heights. With the way music is now growing on digital platforms across the world, his sharp understanding of what people love and his ability to reach every corner of the country could have shaped this new era in an even bigger way. He had a rare talent of staying ahead of time, and one can only imagine how he would have continued to create opportunities for artists and bring music closer to people everywhere.