Bagha Jatin (2023 film)

• Dev as Jatindranath Mukherjee, known as Bagha Jatin, Indian independence activist. [6]
• Sreeja Dutta as Indubala Banerjee, Bagha Jatin's wife.[7]
• Sudipta Chakraborty as Binodbala, Bagha Jatin's elder sister.[8]
• Samiul Alam as Kshudiram Bose, Indian revolutionary.
• Sajal Mondal as Arabindo Ghose, journalist, editor of newspapers such as Bande Mataram[9]
• Kallol De as Ullaskar Dutta, a figure in the Indian subcontinent's anti-British independence movement.
• Sumanta Roy as Hemchandra Kanungo, Indian nationalist and a member of the Anushilan Samiti.
• Rohaan Bhattacharjee as Chittapriya Ray Chaudhuri, Bengali revolutionary and member of the Indian independence movement.
• Carl A. Harte as Charles Tegart, Irish police officer who served extensively in British India and Palestine.
• Alexandra Taylor
• Shoaib Kabeer as Manoranjan Sengupta
• Bhaskar Mukherjee as M. N. Roy
• Kolaj Sengupta as Rash Behari Bose
• Raju Bera as Prafulla Chaki
• Biswajit Naskar as Kanailal Dutta
• Ujjwal Ghosh as Charu Chandra Bose
• Anirban Paitandi as Nirendranath Dasgupta
• Abhirup Chowdhury as Birendranath Dutta Gupta
• Shrimanta Chakraborty as Shrish Chandra Mitra
• Arohi Bakhuli as Ashalata Mukherjee, Bagha Jatin's daughter
• Gurshaan Singh Kohli as Kartar Singh Sarabha, Indian revolutionary.
• Sandip Ghosh as Barindra Kumar Ghosh, Indian revolutionary and journalist.

The music of the film has been has been composed by Nilayan Chatterjee. The lyrics have also been written by Nilayan Chatterjee.

The first single was released on 23 September 2023.[20][21] The second single was released on 30 September 2023.[22][23] The third single was released on 7 October 2023.[24][25] The fourth single was released on 15 October in Bengali and was released on 16 October in Hindi.[26]

The Bengali pre-teaser of the film was released on 14 August 2023 on Dev Entertainment Ventures Youtube channel. The Hindi pre-teaser was released on 15 August 2023, on the occasion of Independence Day.

The teaser for the film was released on 9th September 2023 in both Bengali and Hindi on Dev Entertainment Ventures Youtube channel.[27][28] The Bengali trailer was released on 9 October 2023.[29] The Hindi trailer was dropped one day later, on 10 October 2023 on Zee Music Company Youtube channel.[30]

In June 2023, the film was slated for theatrical release in Bengali and Hindi on 20 October 2023 on the occasion of Durga Puja.[18] But as per the final decision, it was released across India in Bengali language on 19 October. The dubbed version of Hindi language was released across India on 20 October. It released on almost 200 screens in Indian markets, including 19 and 20 October releases.

Elina Dutta of Ei Samay rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "A tickle of Bengali nationalism with patriotism, Bagha Jatin is a cocktail of the glorious history of Bengal. The background score by Neelayan Chatterjee is also worth noting. Riding on the raft of patriotism and Dev's stardom, it looks set to win the box office."[31] Virat Verma of Flickonclick reviewed the film and wrote "Dev’s portrayal of Jatindranath Mukherjee is compelling and serves as the backbone of the film. Bagha Jatin is a commendable addition to Bengali cinema, providing a powerful and historically significant narrative. It is a must-watch for those interested in India’s history and its fight for freedom, offering a glimpse into the lives of the heroes who shaped the nation’s destiny."[32]

Upam Buzarbaruah of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Bagha Jatin is a good watch but could have been much more. For one, the editing leaves ample room to tighten the narrative, and second, a decent pick up in the overall pace could have done wonders to the film. However, the VFX sequence that shows how Jatindranath came to be known as ‘Bagha’ by slaying a tiger, make-up and the film music is impressive. If you want to experience the life and journey of a renowned Bengali freedom fighter, better not miss it."[5] Subhasmita Kanji of Hindustan Times wrote " Bagha Jatin's dialogue deserves special praise. However, the first part shows so many fragmented events that could have been put together in a better way. But in the hustle and bustle of Puja, this film will inspire more tension towards the country, inform the history as well as give courage.[33]

Akash Misra of Sangbad Pratidin wrote "Dev has imbued into the character of Bagha Jatin with emotions. This film will be memorable in his filmography, that much can be said."[34] Souvik Saha of Cine Kolkata rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Baghajatin is a commendable attempt at bringing a crucial chapter of history to the silver screen. Dev’s powerful performance, coupled with strong supporting acts and impressive visuals, makes this film a worthy watch. While it falls short in some aspects, it stands as a testament to the filmmakers’ courage and dedication."[35][36] Anandabazar Patrika and The Indian Express also reviewed the film.[37][38]

• Bagha Jatin at IMDb