Bengali film Bohurupi set for digital debut on ZEE5 Global

Acclaimed Bengali film Bohurupi is set to mark its digital debut with ZEE5 Global. The film, which stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, and Koushani Mukherjee, will premiere on the OTT platform on May 9.

Directed by the acclaimed duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, the film is inspired by real-life bank heists that rocked West Bengal between 1998 and 2005.

Bohurupi unravels the transformative journey of a man scarred by betrayal, imprisonment, and an unforgiving system. Culminating in a thrilling face-off that keeps viewers on edge.

Set in the 90s, Bohurupi follows Bikram (Shiboprosad Mukherjee), a commerce graduate whose life is derailed after being wrongfully imprisoned. In jail, he bonds with a veteran bank robber and emerges as a master of disguise, orchestrating daring heists — including one at the Ajaygunj Co-operative Bank.

His actions trigger a tense cat-and-mouse chase with cop Sumanta Ghosal (Abir Chatterjee). Blending gripping thrills with deeper questions of justice, morality, and identity, Bohurupi is a powerful tale of survival in a broken system.

Talking about their digital premiere, directors Shiboprosad and Nandita said, “With Bohurupi, we wanted to explore how far a man can go when pushed to the edge by a system meant to protect him. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent era, the story is not just about crime or disguise—it’s about reclaiming identity and agency in a world that often silences the truth. We’re thrilled that ZEE5 Global is bringing this story to a wider audience through its World Digital Premiere, and we hope viewers connect with the emotional depth and the thrilling twists that make Bohurupi more than just a heist drama.”

Abir said, “Playing Sumanta Ghosal in Bohurupi was a deeply immersive experience. He’s not just a police officer chasing a criminal—he’s a man torn between duty and morality, constantly questioning where the line between justice and revenge lies. Working with Nandita di and Shibu da on a story this layered was truly special, and I’m thrilled that audiences across the country can now watch Bohurupi on ZEE5 Global.”

Ritabhari said, “Bohurupi is a very special film for me; it’s my first time working with Shibuda and Nanditadi under their direction. They have made such wonderful films that have inspired me so much to become an actor and to create roles. I consider myself very, very lucky because the character I ultimately got to portray is one of the most challenging roles I have ever played. It has so many layers and carries such intense internal pain that bringing it to the screen was incredibly challenging.”

Koushani stated, “Playing Jhimli Pramanik in Bohurupi has been one of the most powerful experiences of my career. She’s fierce, complex, and caught in the storm of circumstances beyond her control. Every scene pushed me emotionally, and working with such an incredible team only made it more special. Bohurupi is intense, gripping, and full of heart—and I’m beyond excited that audiences across the country will finally get to experience it on ZEE5 Global.”