The Tales of Chandrabati
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.
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The Tales of Chandrabati
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 19, 2020
Runtime
2h 10m
Original Title
চন্দ্রাবতী কথা
Production Companies
Bengal Creations, Mangrove Pictures
Director
N. Rashed Chowdhury
Description
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.
