devi chaudhurani

Subhrajit Mitra promises a large scale historical reconstruction with a bigger canvas in his next film ‘devi chaudhurani’, based on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's famed novel of the same name.

This time it’s a bilingual adaptation of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel devi chaudhurani.

The Devi Chowdhurani team, including Prosenjit Chatterjee and Srabanti, honored Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay at his Naihati home on his birth anniversary. Prosenjit discussed his role as Bhavani Charan Pathak, requiring extensive training and Sanskrit learning. Srabanti likened devi chaudhurani to a Bengali Robin Hood, praising Chattopadhyay's progressive portrayal of a female freedom fighter. The visit marked the film's promotional start.

It turned out to be a cruel twist of fate, as Suchitra Sen passed away the same day her former co-star veteran actor Ranjit Mallick took over as the new Sheriff. Mallick had starred with Sen in 'devi chaudhurani'.

The name Sarala devi chaudhurani in the context of Mahatma Gandhi has never failed to generate emotions and doubts that are just as complex as the relationship between them. Much of this relationship brewed during the nationalism of 1920s.

Satyajit Ray had planned to make a cinematic adaptation of the famous Bengali novel 'devi chaudhurani'.

For Ray, Suchitra Sen didn’t find dates but for Raj Kapoor, she didn't like the way he approached her for a role.

Susmita Chatterjee performed her solo production at Gyan Manch

On the 182nd birth anniversary of the literary genius, let’s take a look at how films based on the iconic novels of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay have fared over the years.

While the nation celebrated 'Vande Mataram', many in Jajpur district remained unaware that novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay served as deputy magistrate there in 1882 and penned his novel 'devi chaudhurani'. Despite his significant historical connection, little has been done to preserve these links, with even official records lacking details from his tenure.

The actor is excited to bag this role.

For long, experimenting with Rabindrasangeet was asking for trouble as the Visva-Bharati Music Board exercised complete control over it. On Tagore’s 150th birth anniversary, a look at old mindsets, and how young artistes are liberating new sounds from a timeless music

Suchitra Sen's incomparable beauty and acting prowess had once attracted many legendary filmmakers including Satyajit Ray and Raj Kapoor.

Suchitra Sen's incomparable beauty and acting prowess had once attracted many legendary filmmakers including Satyajit Ray and Raj Kapoor.

It seems ace producer Aditya Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to resurrect his ladylove Rani Mukerji’s career.

An exhibition 'Veerangna' presenting the tales of women freedom fighters is underway at the Tribal Museum. Organised by directorate of Swaraj Sansthan, it was inaugurated by Devi Ahilya Samman awardee Bhuri Bai recently.