Mumbai: After the very successful journey of the serial Debi Chaudhurani, which was an adaptation of the famous novel by the legendary Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay; Star Jalsha now brings to its viewers the story of the much revered ‘Kopal Kundala’ by the same novelist extraordinaire. A magnum opus on Bengali television, Kopal Kundala promises a peek into Bengal’s elaborate history coupled with enticing visuals and captivating storytelling.
Armed with many enticing twists and turns, the period drama promises to be both high on emotion and a spectacular visual extravaganza. The show features Soumi Chatterjee as Kopal Kundala, Debojyoti Roychowdhury as the evil Kapalik and Sounak Roy as Nabakumar. Amit Sengupta holds the directorial helm of the show. The show is the maiden initiative of Raj Srijan Arts LLP, a joint venture of Mr. Raj Chakraborty and Mr. Shyam Agarwal.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raj Chakraborty, Producer of Kopal Kundala said, “Kopal Kundala provides a window to Bengal’s prolific and rich history. Set against the backdrop of Mughal rule, this period drama offers a never seen before story on Bengali television which is the perfect blend of suspense, romance and thriller – all in one. The show offers intricate detailing in every aspect including storytelling, production value, special effects and we are hopeful that our vision turns out to be amongst the biggest entertainers for our viewers.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sagnik Ghosh, EVP & Channel Head, Star Jalsha & Jalsha Movies said, “Kopal Kundala is a timeless classic. The narrative explores the story of a girl who has to constantly fight for her life and free will. Armed with exciting twists and turns, the show serves as a perfect opportunity for our viewers to reconnect and relive this intriguing tale through nuanced storytelling and larger than life depictions. We promise a fresh visual treat to our audience.”
The show will premiere on 2nd December and will air Mon-Fri at 8.30 pm only on Star Jalsha HD & SD.