By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Nitay Mangala Das and his dedicated team are embarking on an extraordinary cinematic offering titled Chaitanya—a feature film centered on the life and mission of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This project seeks to move beyond a simple biographical narrative to instead directly connect the audience to the Lord: “This is not just a movie about Him — this movie is Him,” emphasized Nitay Mangala.
The Inspirations
At the heart of this endeavor is a powerful inspiration drawn from Srila Prabhupada’s words: “I came here to make a spiritual revolution against materialistic civilization.” Nitay Mangala explained that these words define the film’s very purpose. Every creative decision and effort is guided by the desire to contribute to that spiritual revolution, offering a medium through which people can encounter Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mercy and transformative power, just as Srila Prabhupada envisioned.
Another important inspiration comes from Nitay Mangala Das’s deep spiritual connection with his own spiritual master, Chaitanya Chandra Charan Das, a disciple of Jayapataka Swami. His guidance has influenced the film from its earliest conception. “My inspiration is the mercy of my Guru Maharaj. Every idea came from the desire to please him,” he shared. He recalled reading portions of the script to his spiritual master, using the feedback to guide the creative process. “If it makes him feel inspired—if he becomes very active and starts telling different stories about Mahaprabhu—it means this is a good point, and we keep it in the script. But if a part evokes no emotion from him, we simply cut it out.”
As the project developed, Nitay Mangala emphasized the need for a film that reaches beyond a single community. “I was thinking of doing something universal—something for the whole world,” he said. This aspiration shaped Chaitanya into a cinematic offering meant to resonate globally, inviting audiences everywhere to experience the divine mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
To bring this vision to reality, a committed team of devotees and professionals has come together, each contributing their expertise. “Aishwarya Sundaralal is directing the film, with Dharmaraj handling operations and finances. Production is headed by Rasa Gauranga, and distribution and marketing are managed by Bhakta Roman,” explained Nitay Mangala, the film’s General Producer.
The project is further enriched by the guidance of Yadubara Das (ACBSP), who serves as the consulting producer, and strengthened by the valuable insights of Ashwin Kumar, director of the successful Mahavatar Narsimha film.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/cinematic-project-to-bring-chaitanya-mahaprabhu-to-the-world/
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