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Charulata

In the heart of a village, a mysterious and haunting tale unfolds. Follow Charulata, a woman with a tumultuous past, as she encounters a young boy named Krishna in the middle of a stormy night. This encounter dredges up old memories and secrets that Charulata had long buried. As the rain pours, Charulata's past and present collide in a poignant narrative of love, loss, and redemption.

  • Rahul Bhadra
    Director
  • Pranjal Soni
    Director
  • Rahul Bhadra
    Writer
  • Paresh Bhadra
    Producer
  • Rakesh Soni
    Producer
  • Sourav Mitra
    Producer
  • Niharika Sood
    Key Cast
  • Chirayu Verma
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Charulata
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 24, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    26,000 INR
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Rahul Bhadra, Pranjal Soni

Pranjal Soni and Rahul Bhadra are passionate filmmakers hailing from Hyderabad and Kolkata, respectively. Pranjal, specializing in Direction and Sound Designing at Annapurna College of Film and Media, is known for crafting engaging narratives with a strong emotional core, often centered around friendship and human connections. Rahul Bhadra, with a distinctive storytelling style and visual approach, brings a unique perspective shaped by his background in film school (dropped out), focusing on Fantasy and Periodic drama. Together, they aim to create impactful storytelling through compelling visuals and sound, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

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Director Statement

Rahul Bhadra:
With Charulata, I wanted to explore the dark reality of a prostitute’s life and what happens when she meets her child. It was tough to make it as raw as I wanted while keeping it culturally Bengali, but I think I’ve managed to achieve a bit of that balance.
Pranjal Soni:
Charulata, this short film idea for me was inspired by Bulbul and Gangubai kathiyawadi. I wanted to show a sound scape that had a vibe of the old rural livelihood and to understand the small details of that era was a difficult task for me living in this era where everything is easily accessible. It was a new experience for me to dive into the story telling process and convey a part of the story through the process of sound. But I believe that I have achieved to create a space different from the 21st century