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Prosenjit Chatterjee and the cast of 'Devi Chowdhurani' kick off promotions at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's ancestral home
The highly anticipated film 'Devi Chowdhurani,' declared as the first official Indo-UK co-production by Adited Motion Pictures and LOK Arts Collective, began its promotional journey today from a truly historic location: the ancestral house of literary veteran Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay . The timing was especially significant, coinciding with the revered author's 131th birth anniversary. The film is based on Chattopadhyay's iconic novel of the same name.
The promotional launch saw the presence of key cast members, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Srabanti Chatterjee, Bibriti Chatterjee Darshana Banik, national award winning director Subhrajit Mitra and Soumyajit Majumdar. ( producer - LOK Arts Collective) Prosenjit Chatterjee, who is set to portray the pivotal character of Bhavani Pathak, engaged with archival officers present at the ancestral home. A highlight of the event was Chatterjee's poignant reading of a portion from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anandamath,' which includes the powerful 'Vande Mataram' song. This act resonated deeply with the historical and cultural essence of the film.
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Later in the day, the team sought blessings at the Boro Maa Mandir, a revered Kali Temple, underscoring the spiritual and cultural roots embedded in the film's narrative.
Srabanti Chatterjee will be seen in the titular role of Devi Chowdhurani. Her portrayal of the strong female protagonist is expected to be a major draw for audiences. Playing the lead role Srabanti said 'I'm truly overwhelmed—words fall short to express how special this moment feels. Standing at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's ancestral house and kickstarting the promotions of Devi Chowdhurani from here is a surreal experience. It feels like destiny. The journey has begun, and I can't wait to bring her story to you this Durga Puja".
Bibriti Chatterjee and Darshana Banik are also in other pivotal roles, adding to the film's ensemble cast.
The start of 'Devi Chowdhurani's' promotions from such a historically significant location on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's birth anniversary sets an auspicious tone for this ambitious Indo-UK collaboration. Fans and film enthusiasts eagerly await more details about this cinematic adaptation of a timeless classic. The film will be releasing in theatres on 26th September Durga Puja.
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