Indian film Devi Chowdhurani's teaser makes history as the first Indian production to be unveiled in Times Square
The highly anticipated Indian film, Devi Chowdhurani, directed by National Award-winning director Subhrajit Mitra, is all set to hit the theatres during Durga Puja this year. The film, based on the classic novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, tells the story of India's first female freedom fighter, Devi Chowdhurani, and her role in the Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion.
The film stars Srabanti Chatterjee as Devi Chowdhurani and Prosenjit Chatterjee as Bhavani Pathak, the rebel leader. Devi Chowdhurani promises to be a stirring and unapologetically revolutionary narrative, with themes of resistance, dignity, and courage at its core.
The film has made history by being the first Indian feature to receive official Indo-UK co-production status, supported by several governmental bodies. The musical score is composed by acclaimed artist Pandit Bickram Ghosh, adding an auditory dimension to the epic narrative.
In a unique and historic first, the teaser of Devi Chowdhurani was showcased on the iconic screens of Times Square in New York on Indian Independence Day 2025. This marks a significant milestone for Indian cinema, bringing the Bengali magnum opus to a global audience.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Srabanti, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Darshana Banik, Bibtriti Chatterjee, and several other notable figures from the Bengali film industry.
Devi Chowdhurani is not just a film; it is positioned as a cinematic experience that resonates with India's historical legacy and revolutionary spirit on a global cultural stage. The film is slated for worldwide release this autumn around Durga Pujo 2025.
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- The upcoming Indian film, Devi Chowdhurani, adds an auditory dimension to its epic narrative with the musical score by acclaimed artist Pandit Bickram Ghosh, making it not just a film, but a musical journey.
- The film, Devi Chowdhurani, premiering during Durga Puja this year, is positioned as a cinematic experience that resonates with India's historical legacy and revolutionary spirit, marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema as its teaser was showcased on the iconic screens of Times Square in New York on Indian Independence Day 2025.
- In the world of entertainment, Devi Chowdhurani has made history by being the first Indian feature to receive official Indo-UK co-production status, supported by several governmental bodies, and its themes of resistance, dignity, and courage are anticipated to appeal not only to the general news audience but also to those following politics and the entertainment industry closely.
