Chander Pahar

Action Adventure

U/A

India

Afrikaans, Bengali, English

December 20, 2013

2hr 28min

Status: released

Trailer, Teaser & Videos

Movie Details:

Based on	Chander Pahar by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
Country	India
Language	Bengali English Afrikaans
Genres	Action, Adventure
Release date	20 December 2013 (West Bengal) 27 December 2013 (India) 9 January 2014 (Worldwide)
Running time	2hr 28min
Certificate	U/A
Starring	Dev Gérard Rudolf Martin Cito Otto
Directed by	Kamaleshwar Mukherjee
Written by	Bibhutibushan Bandyopadhyay
Produced by	Mahendra Soni Shrikant Mohta
Cinematography by	Soumik Haldar
Edited by	Raviranjan Maitra
Music by	Indraadip Das Gupta & Debojyoti Mishra
Production Company	Shree Venkatesh Films
Distributor	Shree Venkatesh Films

Cast & Characters:

Dev as Shankar Ray Choudhuri, the protagonist
Gérard Rudolf as Diego Alvarez
Martin Cito Otto as Jim Carter
Nabeel Khan as Tirumal Appa
Paul Ditchfield as Jacobus Marius
Andrew Stock as Attilio Gatti
Laboni Sarkar as Shankar’s mother
Tamal Roy Chowdhury as Shankar’s father
David James as Albuquerque
Peter Moruakgomo as Zulu Chief
Matthew Monika as Zulu King
Rafiq Jibhay as Patel
Keith Gendagoo as Prasad Das
Luthuli Dlamini as Dan Mabiru
Ramambila Muladelo as Masai Chief
Debika Mitra as Shankar’s relative (special appearance)

Storyline:

The film follows Shankar, an adventurous young man who embarks on a thrilling journey to Africa in search of diamonds. His expedition leads him to the mysterious mountains where he faces numerous challenges, including wild animals and hostile environments. The narrative combines elements of adventure, suspense, and the struggle for survival, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Bengal.

About Movie:

Chander Pahar is a Bengali action-adventure film directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee and produced by Mahendra Soni and Shrikant Mohta under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films. The film is based on the novel Chander Pahar by Bengali author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay and stars Dev in the lead role as Shankar.

Chander Pahar was released theatrically on December 20, 2013. The trailer was launched on Children’s Day of the same year at Nicco Park in Kolkata.

Upon its release, Chander Pahar received critical acclaim and was praised for its engaging storyline, visual effects, and Dev’s performance. It became one of the most successful films in Bengali cinema, earning recognition as Dev’s most memorable work. The film went on to become the second highest-grossing Bengali film of all time, only to be surpassed by its sequel, Amazon Obhijaan (2017).

The success of Chander Pahar established it as a landmark film in Bengali cinema and laid the foundation for a franchise that includes Amazon Obhijaan. Its adventurous spirit and captivating storytelling have left a lasting impact on audiences and filmmakers alike.