Devi Chowdhurani brings together history and global collaboration
Prosenjit Chatterjee is all set to return to the big screen in a larger-than-life avatar this festive season with
Devi Chowdhurani
, a period drama mounted on an ambitious scale. After earning praise for his most recent performance in
Maalik
, the veteran actor steps into a striking new role in a film that reimagines Bengal's revolutionary past through a global lens.
Directed by Subhrajit Mitra and based on Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay's iconic novel,
Devi Chowdhurani
delves into the story of India's first female freedom fighter. The film promises to balance rich historical detail with grand visual storytelling, all anchored by a character-driven narrative.
Notably, the project holds the distinction of being the first officially recognized Indo-UK co-production, supported by India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NFDC, FFO, Invest India, and the British Film Institute (BFI).
The film features an ensemble cast including Srabanti, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Darshana Banik, Bibriti Chatterjee, and Arjun Chakrabarty, with a score composed by Bickram Ghosh.
As anticipation builds,
Devi Chowdhurani
positions itself as a landmark in Bengali cinema — combining heritage, artistry, and international collaboration.
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