Srijit Mukherji announces 'Emperor vs Sarat Chandra'—a period drama with a twist
Director Srijit Mukherji is bringing "Emperor vs Sarat Chandra," a new Bengali film that marks 100 years since Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel "Pather Dabi" first hit shelves.
The movie dives into how the novel was written, why it was banned by the British in 1927, and the real-life fight that followed.
Why does this matter?
This isn't just another history lesson—Mukherji's film spotlights how writers like Chattopadhyay stood up to censorship, even reaching out to legends like Rabindranath Tagore for support.
Set during Bengal's freedom struggle and featuring icons like Tagore and Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, it promises a fresh look at how words can challenge power.
Plus, with stars like Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty on board—and Mukherji himself debuting as music composer—it's one to keep on your radar for May 2026.