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Bengali CINEMA · 2025
Barobabu Bengali Movie
বড়োবাবু
The Father Of Indian Theatre
Overview
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.
A closer look
Barobabu (2025) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Reshmi Mitra. The cast includes Sujan Mukherjee, Paayel Sarkar, Biswanath Basu, Bhaswar Chatterjee. Runtime: 132 minutes.
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Barobabu FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Barobabu?
Barobabu is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Barobabu?
Our source metadata lists 7 November 2025. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Barobabu?
The listed director is Reshmi Mitra.
Who is in the cast of Barobabu?
The available cast credits include Sujan Mukherjee, Paayel Sarkar, Biswanath Basu, Bhaswar Chatterjee, Supratim Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Barobabu?
The recorded runtime is 132 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Barobabu?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Barobabu?
The original title in our source data is বড়োবাবু. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
