Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Srijit Mukherji to Direct 'Emperor vs Sarat Chandra'
A new movie called 'Emperor vs Sarat Chandra' is being made about a famous writer named Sarat Chandra and his book 'Pather Dabi'.
The book caused a big argument because it had ideas the government didn't like.
The movie will show how the writer fought against the government's ban on his book.
It will also show how he got support from others and the discussions it created.
The film is expected to come out in 2026 and will star actors like Abir Chatterjee and Tota Roy Choudhury.
The director wants to honor the writer and the book's important anniversary.
Srijit Mukherji is directing a film titled 'Emperor vs Sarat Chandra'.
The film stars Abir Chatterjee, Tota Roy Choudhury, and Sohini Sarkar.
It is based on the controversy surrounding Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel 'Pather Dabi'.
'Pather Dabi' was banned in 1927 by the British government.
The film is expected to begin filming in November and release on May 1, 2026.
- Who
- Srijit Mukherji and actors Abir Chatterjee, Tota Roy Choudhury, Sohini Sarkar
- What
- A film titled 'Emperor vs Sarat Chandra' exploring the controversy around Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Pather Dabi
- When
- Filming expected to begin in November, with a release on May 1, 2026
- Where
- Not specified in article.
- Why
- To commemorate Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 150th birth anniversary and the 100th year of publication of Pather Dabi.
- Director
- Srijit Mukherji
- Main Actors
- Abir Chatterjee, Tota Roy Choudhury, Sohini Sarkar
- Subject
- Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel 'Pather Dabi'
- Based On
- Controversy surrounding 'Pather Dabi'
- Production Start
- November (expected)
- Release Date
- May 1, 2026 (expected)