Debi Chowdhurani (TV series)

Based on the novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the series follows the journey of Prafulla, an innocent young woman who transforms into Devi Chaudhurani, a formidable bandit queen. The show portrays Prafulla’s evolution from an ordinary village girl into an iconic leader and legendary warrior. As Debi Chaudhurani, she becomes the saviour of the poor, revered and respected by all. She wages battle against the British Empire and cruel zamindars, inspiring women to break purdah and join the struggle for independence. Prafulla’s transformation into a figure feared by the British and admired by her people has resonated with Bengali audiences across generations. Depicted as a revered leader, moral guide, and embodiment of austerity and selflessness, Debi Chaudhurani remains a powerful symbol of Bengali womanhood. ==Cast==

• Sonamoni Saha as Prafullamukhi Rai ("Prafulla") / Debi Chaudhurani – Titular protagonist • Rahul Mazumdar as Brojeswar Rai ("Brojo") – Prafulla’s husband • Sujan Mukhopadhyay as Haraballabh Rai – Greedy zamindar; Brojo’s father and Prafulla’s father-in-law • Awrkojyoti Roy as Kartiar Saheb – British officer • Sanjib Dasgupta as Bhavani Pathak • Biplab Chatterjee • Sudip Sarkar as Sardar – A dacoit in Bhavani Pathak’s troop • Subhra Sourav Das as East India Company officer • Sritoma Bhattacharya as Diba – A dacoit in Bhavani Pathak’s troop • Kanyakumari Mukherjee as Nishi – A dacoit in Bhavani Pathak’s troop • Mahua Haldar • Sagnik as Bishaai Dakat • Subhamoy Chatterjee as a selfish and greedy purohit • Adrija Mukherjee as young Prafulla • Rayati Bhattacharya as Prafulla’s mother • Tanima Sen as Brojeswar’s grandmother; Haraballabh’s paternal aunt • Jack as a selfish zamindar • Rupsha Guha • Dipanjan Bhattacharya • Anindya Banerjee • Priyantika Karmakar as Sagar Bou • Seenchita Sanyal as Nayan Bou ==See also==