Barobabu
বড়োবাবু
“The Father Of Indian Theatre”
Synopsis
Barobabu is inspired by the life and work of Shishirkumar Bhaduri, the towering figure of Bengali theatre. Rather than a chronological biopic, the film delves into his emotional world — a complex weave of love, art, and personal turmoil. It explores his deep connections with two actresses, Prabha Debi and Kankabati, both significant in his professional and personal life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kolkata International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reshmi Mitra
- Screenplay & Story
- Ujjal Chatterjee
- Original Score
- Bickram Ghosh
- Original Title
- বড়োবাবু
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reshmi Mitra
Ujjal Chatterjee
Bickram Ghosh
Sanglap Bhowmik
Department Leadership Roster
Ujjal Chatterjee
Screenplay
Reshmi Mitra
Director
Sanglap Bhowmik
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barobabu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barobabu about?
Barobabu is inspired by the life and work of Shishirkumar Bhaduri, the towering figure of Bengali theatre. Rather than a chronological biopic, the film delves into his emotional world — a complex weave of love, art, and personal turmoil. It explores his deep connections with two actresses, Prabha Debi and Kankabati, both significant in his professional and personal life.
Who directed Barobabu?
Barobabu was directed by Reshmi Mitra.
Who stars in Barobabu?
The principal cast of Barobabu includes Sujan Mukherjee, Paayel Sarkar, Sudipta Chakraborty, Biswanath Basu, Bhaswar Chatterjee.
When was Barobabu released and how long is it?
Barobabu was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Barobabu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barobabu was composed by Bickram Ghosh.