Is 'Devi Chowdhurani' Poised for a Durga Puja 2025 Release as the First-Ever Indo-UK Co-Production?

Mumbai, June 2 (NationPress) National Award recipient Subhrajit Mitra’s forthcoming historical drama, “Devi Chowdhurani,” is slated for a significant theatrical launch on September 26, 2025, coinciding with the lively celebrations of Durga Puja, the most renowned cultural festival in Bengal.

Starring Prosenjit Chatterjee and Srabanti Chatterjee in pivotal roles, with music crafted by Pandit Bickram Ghosh, this film marks a historic milestone as the first officially recognized Indo-UK co-production in Indian cinema, receiving endorsement from both the Indian and UK governments.

The producers, Aparna Dasgupta, Soumyajit Majumdar, and Aniruddha Dasgupta, expressed, “With Devi Chowdhurani debuting this Durga Puja, we are not merely releasing a film — we are igniting a cultural movement. We take pride in unveiling a narrative that reclaims Bengal’s revolutionary legacy and extends its reach globally. Durga Puja, recognized as one of the world’s largest public art festivals, serves as the ideal backdrop for this cinematic tribute to resistance, resilience, and rediscovery. Devi Chowdhurani heralds the launch of the ADited–LOK Katha slate — a collaborative vision to narrate bold, exportable stories from the East that are deeply rooted in heritage yet universally impactful.”

Reflecting on his portrayal, Prosenjit Chatterjee remarked, “Devi Chowdhurani is more than just a film; it’s a revival of our overlooked heroes. Portraying Bhavani Pathak was about embodying a spirit of defiance that still thrives in the heart of Bengal. This narrative is essential for the world to see — it tells the tale of a woman who stood against an empire and a culture that refuses to be silenced.”

Produced by Aparna and Aniruddha Dasgupta of ADited Motionpictures (India/USA) along with Soumyajit Majumdar of LOK Arts Collective (India/UK), this ambitious film draws from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic novel, reinterpreted through local folklore and colonial-era East India Company records. Set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion, it vividly chronicles the untold saga of India’s first female freedom fighter, Devi Chowdhurani. Guided by the revolutionary monk Bhavani Pathak, portrayed by Prosenjit Chatterjee, she orchestrates a clandestine rebellion in 18th-century Bengal, challenging colonial oppression, patriarchy, and historical neglect.

Officially recognized as the premier Indo-UK co-production feature by India’s Ministry of Culture at WAVES 2025, it was the sole Indian film showcased to the global media at the event. “Devi Chowdhurani” has garnered support from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, NFDC, Film Facilitation Office, and Invest India, alongside co-production assistance from the British Film Institute (BFI) and the UK’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).