Chanchal Chowdhury, known for his portrayal of the character ‘Mrinal’ on screen, is reportedly under house arrest in Bangladesh amid a turbulent political situation.
While traveling from Dhaka to New York, authorities allegedly removed Chowdhury from the plane and detained him. Reports claim he remains under house arrest, though the authenticity of these claims is in question and has not been confirmed.
Is Chanchal Chowdhury Under House Arrest?
About 17 days ago, Chowdhury boarded a flight intending to travel from Dhaka to New York via Dubai. Before the flight took off, several BNP leaders and members of the Bangladeshi military reportedly boarded the plane and questioned him about whether he was fleeing the country. Chowdhury clarified that he was traveling to New York for work, but it is unclear whether his response was accepted.
Following this incident, he was allegedly removed from the flight and detained. Reports suggest that he is currently under house arrest, but doubts about the truth of these claims persist. Chowdhury himself told TV9 Bangla that the rumors are completely false and that he is safe.
The unrest in Bangladesh began after Sheikh Hasina’s government fell, and an interim government reportedly formed under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus.
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Actor Chanchal Chowdhury also took to social media during this time, clarifying that he had not made any statements regarding the current situation in any newspaper or social media platform.
He said, “I am just an ordinary artist. I have no involvement beyond my professional work.”
A few months ago, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly left the country and moved to India. Since the fall of her government, unrest has persisted in Bangladesh.
Although Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads the interim government, reports suggest an increase in oppression against minorities. The arrest and rejection of bail for Chinmoy Krishna Das have further escalated tensions. These developments are contributing to a deterioration in relations between the two neighboring countries.
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Chanchal Chowdhury, a well-known actor in both Bangladesh and India, has earned widespread admiration for his work in Tollywood. His performance as Mrinal Sen in Srijit Mukherji’s latest film Padatik received particular praise.
Reports suggest that Chanchal is working on a new project, although they have not disclosed the shooting start date.
Srijit Mukherji directed Padatik, an Indian Bengali biographical film released in 2024.The film, based on the life of legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen, hit theaters on India’s Independence Day, August 15, 2024.
Initially, Srijit Mukherji planned to create a web series based on the life of Mrinal Sen. However, he later changed his mind and decided to make a film instead. The shooting of Padatik, based on Mrinal Sen’s life, began in Kolkata on January 15, 2023.
