Mumbai, July 18
Bengali cinema legend Prosenjit Chatterjee, who has been getting a great response to his work in the recently released film 'Maalik’, will be next seen in ‘Devi Chowdhurani’. The veteran actor called the film a part of India’s cultural conscience.
‘Devi Chowdhurani’ is a period drama that positions itself as Bengali cinema’s boldest pan-India release of the year.
Talking about the same, Prosenjit Chatterjee said, "After decades in cinema, it’s rare to come across a story that feels both rooted and revolutionary. ‘Devi Chowdhurani’ is a part of our cultural conscience. I’m honoured to be part of a project that brings Bengal’s legacy to a global stage, especially at a time when regional stories are finding international resonanceâ€.
The film is directed by National Award-winner Subhrajit Mitra, and is based on Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay’s iconic novel. The film tells the story of India’s first female freedom fighter with scale, soul, and cinematic ambition.
What makes Devi Chowdhurani historic is its status as the first Indian film to receive official Indo-UK co-production recognition. TJhe film is backed by cultural bodies including India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NFDC, FFO, Invest India and the UK’s British Film Institute (BFI).
The film also stars Srabanti Chatterjee, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Darshana Banik, Bibriti Chatterjee and Arjun Chakraborty. The film, which is currently in post-production, features a powerful score by Grammy-nominated composer Pandit Bickram Ghosh.
It is produced by Aparna and Aniruddha Dasgupta (Adited Motion Pictures) and Soumyajit Majumdar (LOK Arts Collective), with UK partners Moringa Studios and HC Films.
The film is set to release this Durga Puja. With Prosenjit's trademark superlative performance, the film aims to blend Bengal’s revolutionary past with a truly global cinematic future.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the effort, I hope they don't commercialize our freedom fighters' stories too much. These are sacred narratives that deserve respect, not just box office numbers.
As someone from Maharashtra, I'm excited to learn about Bengal's revolutionary history through this film. More power to regional cinema breaking language barriers! Jai Hind 🇮🇳
The Indo-UK collaboration aspect is fascinating! As an NRI, I'm thrilled to see Indian stories getting international platforms. Hope they maintain authenticity while making it accessible globally.
Bankimchandra's works deserve this cinematic treatment. But I hope they don't dilute the original text too much. The novel is a masterpiece that shaped Bengali literature.
Durga Puja release is perfect timing! 🎉 What better way to celebrate our culture than with a film about a powerful female icon? Hope they do justice to her story.
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