“Devi Chowdhurani” gears up for a grand Durga Puja 2025 release as the first-ever Indo-UK co-production

In a defining moment for Indian cinema, Devi Chowdhurani, a sweeping historical epic helmed by National Award-winning director Subhrajit Mitra, is set for a grand theatrical release on 26th September 2025, coinciding with Durga Puja, Bengal’s most celebrated cultural festival.
Starring Prosenjit Chatterjee and Srabanti Chatterjee in lead roles and scored by the legendary Pandit Bickram Ghosh, the film marks a monumental first: the first official Indo-UK co-production in Indian cinema, jointly recognized by the governments of India and the United Kingdom.
Produced by Aparna and Aniruddha Dasgupta of ADited Motionpictures (India/USA) and Soumyajit Majumdar of LOK Arts Collective (India/UK), this magnum opus is based on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s iconic novel, reimagined through the lens of local folktales and colonial-era East India Company records.
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion, the film brings to life the untold story of India’s first woman freedom fighter — Devi Chowdhurani — trained and mentored by the revolutionary monk Bhavani Pathak, portrayed by Prosenjit Chatterjee. Together, they ignite a covert resistance movement in 18th-century Bengal, challenging empire, patriarchy, and erasure.

“With Devi Chowdhurani arriving this Durga Puja, we are not just launching a film — we are lighting the flame of a cultural movement. As producers, we are proud to bring forth a story that reclaims Bengal’s revolutionary legacy and positions it for global resonance. Durga Puja, one of the world’s largest public art festivals, offers the perfect canvas for this cinematic celebration of resistance, resilience, and rediscovery. Devi Chowdhurani marks the beginning of the ADited–LOK Katha slate — a shared vision to tell bold, exportable stories from the East that are rooted in heritage yet universal in impact.”
— Aparna Dasgupta, Soumyajit Majumdar & Aniruddha Dasgupta, on behalf of the Producers

Reflecting on his role, Prosenjit Chatterjee shared: “Devi Chowdhurani is not just a film, it’s a reclaiming of our forgotten heroes. Playing Bhavani Pathak was not about portraying a character, but embodying a spirit of defiance that still burns in the heart of Bengal. This is a story the world needs to witness — of a woman who rose against an empire, and of a culture that refuses to be silenced.”

The film was officially announced as the first Indo-UK co-production feature by the Ministry of Culture, India at WAVES 2025, where it stood as the sole Indian project showcased to the international press. It is backed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, NFDC, Film Facilitation Office, and Invest India, with co-production support from the British Film Institute (BFI) and UK’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).
UK-based studios HC Films and Moringa Studios serve as the UK co-producers.
This cinematic celebration of rebellion and rediscovery is not just a film release — it is a cultural awakening. As Durga Puja 2025 approaches, Devi Chowdhurani promises to be the festival’s most powerful offering: a story rooted in the soil of Bengal, now ready to echo across the world.

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