The Tales of Chandrabati

Name: The Tales of Chandrabati
Released: 2020-09-19

2020

Trailer

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.

Release Date

2020-09-19

Status

Released

Original Title

চন্দ্রাবতী কথা

Runtime

2h 10m

Original Language

BN

Production Countries

Bangladesh

Production Companies

Bengal Creations, Mangrove Pictures

Overview

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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