The Bengal Files features a powerful ensemble cast including Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Saswata Chatterjee. Here’s the full cast list and what we know about them.
Cast
- Darshan Kumar — Plays Shiva Pandit, an honest CBI officer grappling with a sensitive case in Bengal. He notably gained about 14 kg for the role, and his portrayal reflects deep research for authenticity around the institution’s demeanor.
- Pallavi Joshi — Portrays Ma Bharati, symbolizing purity and maternal strength. She underwent six months of look transformation using prosthetics (without skincare) to achieve a warm, innocent, yet elder appearance.
- Anupam Kher — Takes on the role of Mahatma Gandhi, revealed through an impressive first look. Remarkably, he achieved the likeness entirely without prosthetics.
- Mithun Chakraborty — Cast in a distinctive “Madman” character; he’s vocal about the backlash, stating: “The moment you show truth, it becomes politically motivated.”
- Saswata Chatterjee — Plays an antagonist; he distances himself from historical debates, emphasizing he’s “just an actor,” unaware of the title change from The Delhi Files, and can’t be responsible for interpretation.
Additional Cast Members
Also featuring:
- Simrat Kaur
- Rajesh Khera — Plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
- Puneet Issar
- Priyanshu Chatterjee
- Dibyendu Bhattacharya
- Sourav Das
- Mohan Kapur
- Namashi Chakraborty
- Anubha Arora
- Eklavya Sood — Plays Amar, embodying moral conscience and quiet resistance. He describes the role as “career-defining.”
