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2 days ago
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‘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.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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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
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27-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Prosenjit Chatterjee and the cast of 'Devi Chowdhurani' kick off promotions at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's ancestral home
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. read more 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. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 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.
