The Tales of Chandrabati (2020)

The Tales of Chandrabati (2020) poster

Set in 16th century Eastern Bengal, the film is inspired by the life of Chandrabati, Bengal`s first feminist poet. The story follows her falling in love with another poet, Jayananda, who later leaves her for another woman. The betrayal pushes Chandrabati to renounce marriage, confine herself inside a Shiva temple and start rewriting the Ramayana - an act which eventually led to her becoming a historic figure.

Director: N. Rashed Chowdhury
Runtime: 130 min
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Production: Bengal Creations, Mangrove Pictures
Country: Bangladesh
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: bn

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More Films by Director: N. Rashed Chowdhury

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tales of Chandrabati about?
Set in 16th century Eastern Bengal, the film is inspired by the life of Chandrabati, Bengal`s first feminist poet. The story follows her falling in love with another poet, Jayananda, who later leaves her for another woman. The betrayal pushes Chandrabati to renounce marriage, confine herself inside a Shiva temple and start rewriting the Ramayana - an act which eventually led to her becoming a historic figure.
Who directed The Tales of Chandrabati?
The Tales of Chandrabati was directed by N. Rashed Chowdhury.
Who stars in The Tales of Chandrabati?
The Tales of Chandrabati stars Dilruba Hossain Doyel, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Gazi Rakayet, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Mita Chowdhury, Imtiaz Barshon.
How long is The Tales of Chandrabati?
The Tales of Chandrabati has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
Where was The Tales of Chandrabati produced?
The Tales of Chandrabati was produced in Bangladesh.