Bagha Jatin (2023 film)

Bagha Jatin[5] is a 2023 Indian Bengali language bio-historical action drama film co-written and directed by Arun Roy.

The film stars Dev as the title character with Sreeja Dutta, Sudipta Chakraborty, Shoaib Kabeer, Rohaan Bhattacharjee, Carl A. Harte and Alexandra Taylor in pivotal roles.

[6] The film is based on the life of Bagha Jatin, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence along with fellow members of the Jugantar.

[8] In July 2022, director Arun Roy told Anandabazar Online about writing the script for the Bagha Jatin.

Auditions were held to select the actress for the role of Indubala Banerjee in the film Bagha Jatin, produced by Dev Entertainment and directed by Arun Roy.

[20] Australian actor Carl A. Hart[21] was selected to play the role of Charles Tegart, Deputy Commissioner of the Calcutta Police.

[36] 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.

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.

"[38] 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.

"[8] Subhasmita Kanji of Hindustan Times wrote "Bagha Jatin's dialogue deserves special praise.

"[39] Akash Misra of Sangbad Pratidin wrote "Dev has imbued into the character of Bagha Jatin with emotions.

"[40] 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.

Bagha Jatin , the real-life Indian revolutionary whose life was portrayed in the film