Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

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Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Born June 26, 1838

Died April 8, 1894 · aged 55

No biography available.

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Devi ChaudhuraniDevi Chaudhurani · 1974
Devi Chaudhurani
★ 10.01974
MovieDrama
Prafulla is beautiful and righteous but is mistreated by her in laws because of her poverty. Prafulla comes to a fortune by chance and is guided by Bhabani Pathak, a nationalistic religious leader to use this fortune in the cause of justice. She is trained rigorously and becomes a bandit queen wrapped in mystery and even fights back Colonial British forces to safeguard villagers.She becomes the legendary Debi Chowdhurani. Gradually incidents take such a turn that her erstwhile tormentors, i.e. her in laws come under her power and the movie ends with reconciliation.
Devi ChowdhuraniDevi Chowdhurani · 2025
Devi Chowdhurani
★ 4.02025
MovieHistoryAction
Set against the backdrop of British colonial rule, Devi Chowdhurani tells the untold story of India's first female freedom fighter. From a humble villager to a fearless rebel, she rises against oppression with the support of Hindu monks, leading the first armed revolution against the British East India Company. A tale of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, this historical epic brings to life a forgotten chapter of India's fight for freedom.
1770: Ek Sangram1770: Ek Sangram
1770: Ek Sangram
MovieHistoryAction
Based on Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's iconic Bengali novel "Anandamath". Set in 1770, against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion when a brotherhood of monks banded together to fight the ruling British East India Company.
PurbaragPurbarag · 1947
Purbarag
★ 9.01947
MovieDrama
Purbarag follows the journey of Indranath, a young man deeply influenced by his early childhood experiences. Orphaned at a young age, Indranath finds solace and guidance from his teacher, Jatileswar Chatterjee, and his family. After completing his education, Indranath returns to his hometown and encounters both familiar faces and new challenges. The film explores themes of loss, love, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. Indranath's experiences reflect the societal changes and cultural shifts of the time. Through his interactions with various characters, he grapples with the complexities of human nature and the importance of personal values.
Krishnakanter WillKrishnakanter Will · 2007
Krishnakanter Will
2007
Movie
Haralal arranged a fake will and make Rohini, an orphan widow, agreed to change the original will by the fake one.
Anand MathAnand Math · 1952
Anand Math
★ 7.01952
MovieDramaHistory
Driven by the devastation of a famine, a patriotic landlord joins a secret brotherhood of warrior monks to lead a fiery revolt against the British East India Company, embracing the motherland's freedom as a sacred and ultimate sacrifice.
Mahabiplabi AurobindoMahabiplabi Aurobindo · 1971
Mahabiplabi Aurobindo
1971
MovieDrama
Inspired by the life of Rishi Aurobindo, it’s a Bengali classic portraying the life of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh beginning from his return to India in 1892 to his life in Pondicherry in 1910. This film shows a detailed narration of his early life, marriage, interaction with Sister Nivedita, contributions in India’s freedom struggle and activities in Jugantar, Alipore bomb blast case, and the subsequent trial.
Bisha BrikshaBisha Briksha · 1984
Bisha Briksha
★ 9.01984
Movie
A landlord develops feelings for Kunda but is unable to marry her since he is married to Suryamukhi. Eventually, Kunda marries Suryamukhi's brother, who turns out to be an alcoholic.

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KapalkundalaKapalkundala · 1952
Kapalkundala
★ 10.01952
MovieDrama
Nabakumar, a young gentleman from Saptagram, got lost in a forest while returning from pilgrimage in Gangasagar. He met a Tantric sage who trapped him, intending to make him a sacrifice to goddess Kali; but was later freed secretly by Kapalkundala. The priest urged Nabakumar to take Kapalkundala away from her wicked foster-father and also showed Nabakumar his way to Saptagram. Now re-christened as Mrinmoyee. The sage, on the other hand, got annoyed at Kapalkundala’s betrayal and began to plot his revenge. In the meantime, Nabakumar met Padmabati, his first wife, who was converted to Islam by his father, making Nabakumar to desert her. Padmabati, now renamed as Motibibi, expressed her love for Nabakumar, but he refused her. Later the sage came to Saptagram and met Motibibi. The sage wanted to kill Kapalkundala, but Motibibi wanted to separate her from Nabkumar only.

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