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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Devi Chowdhurani teaser unveiled: Bengal's rebel heroine returns to the screen
The revolutionary spirit of India's first female freedom fighter has returned to the spotlight with the global unveiling of the teaser for Devi Chowdhurani . Starring Srabanti in the titular role and as Bhavani Pathak, the film offers a sweeping first glimpse into Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's timeless tale of rebellion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the teaser, Prosenjit's Bhavani Pathak delivers a stirring tribute to Devi — calling her 'a meteor among metals' — a line that has already resonated widely with audiences. The visual scale and emotional depth hint at a magnum opus poised to celebrate both history and heroism. Directed by Subhrajit Mitra, the film marks a landmark in as the first Indo-UK official co-production, announced earlier this year by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at Waves 2025. Srabanti takes on the mantle of Devi, a woman forged in fire and destined to inspire generations. Prosenjit commands the screen as Bhavani Pathak, the enigmatic leader whose bond with Devi shapes the saga of resistance. The ensemble cast also features Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Arjun Chakraborty, Darshana Banik, Bibriti Chatterjee, and Kinjal Nanda. Grammy-nominated maestro Pandit Bickram Ghosh has composed the music. Reflecting on the milestone, Prosenjit said, 'It's a moment of immense pride to see a Bengali story, born from our soil, language, and history, shine on the world's largest screen. To Bengal, Devi is everything Bhavani Pathak described — exceptional, steadfast, and unforgettable.' With its breathtaking visuals, powerful performances, and a story rooted in India's fight for freedom during the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion of the 1770s, the Devi Chowdhurani teaser is more than a first look—it marks the dawn of a cinematic revolution, promising to leave audiences both inspired and spellbound.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Devi Chowdhurani' teaser unveiled; a rebel's roar reaches Times Square
In a milestone moment for Indian cinema, the teaser of Devi Chowdhurani, an epic retelling of India's first female freedom fighter, lit up the iconic screens of Times Square on Independence Day 2025. This marks the first-ever Indian feature film teaser to be showcased at Times Square on the country's national day, amplifying its global resonance. Directed by National Award-winner Subhrajit Mitra, the magnum opus stars Prosenjit Chatterjee as rebel leader Bhavani Pathak and Srabanti Chatterjee as the legendary Devi Chowdhurani. The film, based on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's timeless classic, resurrects the forgotten story of the Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion while celebrating Bengal's indomitable spirit of resistance. The teaser, first released on August 13, has already drawn praise for its sweeping visuals, powerful storytelling, and unapologetically revolutionary tone. Its Times Square debut elevated the film into global conversations, bridging India's historical legacy with the world's most iconic urban stage. Backed by ADited Motion Pictures (USA/India) and LOK Arts Collective (UK/India), Devi Chowdhurani also holds the distinction of being the first Indian feature film to receive official Indo-UK co-production status. This recognition comes with the support of India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NFDC, Film Facilitation Office, and Invest India. The creative team includes acclaimed composer Pandit Bickram Ghosh, whose music adds a stirring dimension to the narrative. Producers Aparna and Aniruddha Dasgupta (ADited) and Soumyajit Majumdar (LOK) expressed their pride in a joint statement, 'For the first time ever, an Indian story blazes across Times Square on Independence Day. Rooted in Bengal yet universal in spirit, Devi Chowdhurani is more than just a film — it is India's history meeting the world's most iconic cultural crossroads.' Lead actor Prosenjit Chatterjee echoed the sentiment, 'On our Independence Day, to see the story of Devi Chowdhurani on Times Square fills me with pride. This Indo-UK venture is our tribute to the courage and spirit of our people. Very soon the world will witness it.' Srabanti Chatterjee, who plays the titular role, called the moment 'extremely exciting,' adding, 'Showcasing the story of Bengal's Bandit Queen on Times Square during Independence Day is a dream. This is part of our forgotten history, and I am honored to bring it alive.' Slated for a worldwide release during Durga Puja 2025, the film promises not just a cinematic spectacle but a cultural awakening. As the teaser's final frames lit up New York's skyline, Devi Chowdhurani stood tall as both a cinematic triumph and a resurrection of history. This autumn, when the film storms theatres, audiences will not just watch a story — they will feel the heartbeat of a revolution that refuses to fade.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Prosenjit Chatterjee's Devi Chowdhurani Teaser Lights Up Times Square On Independence Day
Devi Chowdhurani, starring Prosenjit and Srabanti Chatterjee, debuted at Times Square on Independence Day. The film's teaser lit up Times Square. Bengali film Devi Chowdhurani, an epic retelling of the life of India's first female freedom fighter, illuminated the towering billboards of New York's Times Square on August 15, marking the first-ever Independence Day unveiling for an Indian film at the iconic location. Starring Prosenjit Chatterjee as the legendary rebel Bhavani Pathak and Srabanti Chatterjee in the titular role, the film has been generating buzz since its August 13 teaser launch for its sweeping visuals, powerful performances, and unapologetically revolutionary tone. Watch the teaser of Devi Chowdhurani here: Prosenjit Chatterjee called it a proud moment. He said, 'On our Independence Day, the teaser of Devi Chowdhurani, based on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's tale of India's first rebellion for freedom, lights up Times Square. This Indo-UK venture is our tribute to the courage and spirit of our people. Very soon, the world will witness it. Bande Mataram." Srabanti Chatterjee, who plays Devi Chowdhurani, added, 'It's extremely exciting for our team to see the teaser showcased at Times Square throughout Independence Day 2025. This is a part of our forgotten history, and I'm grateful to my director and producers for such a grand canvas." What is the story of Devi Chowdhurani? As its final frames faded from the Times Square screens, Devi Chowdhurani stood as more than a film—it became a resurrection of the Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion, a story born in Bengal's soil, tempered in the fires of resistance, and now shared with the world's most recognisable skyline. Releasing globally this Durga Puja, the film promises to let audiences not just watch history, but feel the pulse of a revolution that still beats strong. Producers Aparna and Aniruddha Dasgupta (ADited) and Soumyajit Majumdar (LOK) expressed pride in taking Indian stories to a global stage. They said, 'Earlier last year, we unveiled our film Joyguru at Times Square during Bengali New Year. Now, for the first time ever, an Indian story blazes across the Times Square screens on Independence Day. Rooted in Bengal yet universal in spirit, this is more than just a film—it's India's history meeting the world's most iconic cultural crossroads." Backed by ADited Motion Pictures (USA/India) and LOK Arts Collective (UK/India), the magnum opus holds the distinction of being the first Indian feature to secure official Indo-UK co-production status from both governments. The project is supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NFDC, Film Facilitation Office, and Invest India. National Award-winning filmmaker Subhrajit Mitra directs, with globally renowned composer Pandit Bickram Ghosh providing the score. Prosenjit Chatterjee and Srabanti Chatterjee's Devi Chowdhurani releases during the Durga Puja week. First Published: August 15, 2025, 18:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Teaser of Prosenjit Chatterjee's film 'Devi Chowdhurani' played on Times Square on the eve of 79th Independence Day
In a historic first for Indian cinema, the teaser of 'Devi Chowdhurani', the epic retelling of India's first female freedom fighter lit up the towering screens of Times Square on August 15. Starring Prosenjit Chatterjee as the legendary rebel Bhavani Pathak and Srabanti Chatterjee in the titular role, the film has already been generating buzz since its teaser launch on August 13 for its breath-taking visuals, stirring performances, and unapologetically revolutionary spirit. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Backed by ADited Motion Pictures (USA/India) and LOK Arts Collective (UK/India), the film marks the first-ever Indian feature to receive official Indo-UK co-production status from both governments, supported by India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NFDC, Film Facilitation Office, and Invest India . Directed by National Award-winner Subhrajit Mitra, the magnum opus boasts a formidable creative team, including music by globally acclaimed composer Pandit Bickram Ghosh . 'ADited Motion Pictures, headquartered in the USA , has always been driven by the mission to take Indian stories to a global stage in partnership with LOK Arts Collective from the UK and India. Earlier last year, we unveiled our upcoming film 'Joyguru' , based on the life of Parvati Baul, at Times Square during Bengali New Year . Now, for the first time ever, an Indian story will blaze across the Times Square screens on Independence Day, our Bengali magnum opus Devi Chowdhurani. Rooted in Bengal yet universal in spirit, this is more than just a film, it's India's history meeting the world's most iconic cultural crossroads,' said producers Aparna and Aniruddha Dasgupta ( ADited ) and Soumyajit Majumdar ( LOK ) in a joint statement. Prosenjit Chatterjee affirmed, 'Today my heart swells with pride. On our Independence day, the teaser of the film Devi Chowdhrani, the story of India's first rebellion for freedom penned by the great, late Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is lighting up the iconic Times Square, this incredible Indo-UK venture produced by Aniruddha Dasgupta, Aparna Dasgupta and Soumyajit, directed by Subhrajit Mitra is our tribute to the courage and spirit of our people and very soon the world will witness it. Releasing globally this Puja, one of the biggest festivals on this planet, this is India's story told to the world. Bande Mataram.' Srabanti further shared,'It is extremely exciting for us, for Team Devi Chowdhurani that the teaser of our upcoming film Devi Chowdhurani, (Bandit Queen of Bengal) will be showcased on the prestigious Times Square billboards in New York, throughout the Indian independence day, 2025. The film is slated for world release in the coming autumn. Durga Pujo 2025. I thank my Director Subhrajit Mitra and the producers ADited motion pictures and Lok Arts Collective for such a grand movie. This is a part of our forgotten history.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SKM protests US economic embargo, calls for resistance against tariffs on India
Bathinda: The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday strongly condemned the US for imposing an additional tariff of 25% on imports from India in retaliation of the nation's continued 'direct or indirect' import of oil from Russia. The fresh order raises total US tariffs to 50%, which the SKM deems 'intolerable' and describes as an economic embargo on the Indian people by the world's leading imperialist power. The European Union and the US have been buying goods from Russia. The US import from Russia is on the rise, as in the case of palladium (37%), uranium (28%), and fertilisers (21%). China and the EU have imported more from Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. As per the data of Aug 2, the oil import of India from Russia is 1.30 lakh million Euros, which is less than China's import of Russian oil worth 1.90 lakh million Euros, but the US tariffs on China are only 30%, stated SKM. The SKM members said the US is abusing its economic and military might to impose an unjust and chaotic world order, thus targeting India. "India cannot surrender its sovereignty to please the USA. We cannot be made to suffer from high oil prices. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo The basic issue of the US is to open the Indian economy, especially agriculture, fisheries, and dairy, for its giant agribusiness corporations and MNCs. However, India cannot ditch the interests of the farming community. The workforce dependent on agriculture in India is 48%, while in the USA, it is only 2.6%," they said. The SKM demanded a parliamentary review of negotiations held so far on FTAs, including the Indo-UK FTA, aiming to protect the rights of farmers and workers. It has called upon the farmers, workers, and all the people to rally against the US's move, even urging agriculturalists to burn the effigy of US President Donald Trump in all villages across the country. The farmers' organisation has called for a larger mobilisation for the already announced joint worker-farmer protest on Aug 13, marking the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India Movement, with the slogan: 'MNCs Quit India, Corporates Quit Agriculture'. BOX: SAD leader supports Modi govt's stand on India-US tariff row Jalandhar: Former MP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Naresh Gujral has not only supported the stand taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the US President Donald Trump's tariff salvo but has also urged all the political parties to back the govt on this critical issue. "India-US relations were strengthening over the past couple of decades under successive govts in India. However, the recent developments regarding punitive tariffs on our exports to the US have strained our relations considerably. Trump's illogical demand that India should stop buying oil or trade with Russia smacks of hypocrisy, particularly when many other countries like China, the EU, and the US itself have been trading with Russia," Gujral said in a statement issued on Thursday. "I am glad that the PM took a very firm stand on the issue and made it absolutely clear that India will protect its national interest and will not allow any other country to interfere in our independent foreign policy," said Gujral, a two-time former Rajya Sabha member of the SAD and son of late former PM Inder Kumar Gujral. He added, "I would urge all the political parties to support the govt on this critical issue so that a strong message goes out to the world that our independent foreign policy will not be compromised irrespective of the price that we have to pay." MSID:: 123164894 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
