- By Tanya Garg
- Tue, 05 May 2026 04:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A nearly 25-year-old film has been brought back from the archives and quietly released on YouTube on the sixth death anniversary of beloved actor Irrfan Khan. A young Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan are featured in the movie The Last Tenant, which provided a unique look at their early performances.
The Last Tenant marked the only collaboration between Vidya Balan and Irrfan Khan. The movie, which honoured the late actor and gave viewers a moving look into a long-lost era of Indian cinema, was eventually released on April 29, 2026, after being unreleased for almost 25 years.
Why Was The Last Tenant Released After 2 Years?
After its initial footage was lost, The Last Tenant was put on hold for more than 20 years, leaving it in limbo. The project's director and producer, Sarthak Dasgupta, had all but given up until a recent revelation. He was able to retrieve a VHS copy of the movie, which at last allowed for the restoration and public release of this long-lost effort.
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About The Last Tenant
The plot of The Last Tenant revolves around a distraught musician who takes sanctuary in an abandoned home before departing the nation. Memory, music, and longing eventually blend together in its eerie, silent voids. Nothing happens as the protagonist anticipates when he embarks on his adventure. Dasgupta's unique vision, which brought together a bunch of young performers to create something subtle yet subtly enchanting, was all that was needed to make the picture, which was conceived in 2000 with no budget and no assurances.
The Last Tenant is available to stream on YouTube for free.
The Last Tenant has been released under The Salt Inc. The movie has received nearly two lakh views on YouTube in just three days since its release. The release has more emotional significance for Irrfan Khan followers.
The Last Tenant, which is now available to viewers everywhere, provides an engaging glimpse into the early years of two performers who would later revolutionise acting in Indian cinema.