“Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple,” directed by Sayantan Ghoshal, has been adapted from a novel by Avik Sarkar. The series follows the story of an astrologer, Bhairavnath, who has to put his life at risk in order to save his childhood love, Madhuri. He happens to be the only one who can save her. It is said that love has the power to defeat any sort of evil, and it is Bhairavnath’s only opportunity to prove his genuine feelings for Madhuri. In this article, you will get to know about the actors who are associated with the series.
Jeetu Kamal As Bhairavnath
Jeetu Kamal is a well-known name in the Bengali film industry. He has worked in movies like “Aparajito,” “Padatik,” and “Griapravesh.” He is also famous for his television series that include “Ardhangini” and “Mion Tithi.” Before becoming a contestant on “Bigg Boss Bangla,” he played the character of astrologer Bhairavnath in “Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple.” Bhairavnath’s life turns into a mess when he has to cancel his trip to North Sikkim and visit his childhood best friend, his first and only love, Madhuri. Sadananda, Madhuri’s father, summons Bhairav to his place because he is sure his daughter is suffering from an illness that only Bhairav can cure.
Solanki Roy As Madhuri
Known for her famous television series “Ichche Nodee,” “Prothoma Kadambini” and “Montu Pilot,” Solanki Roy embarked on her journey as a movie actress with “Baba Baby O,” “Bhaggyolokkhi” and “Rannabati.” She plays Madhuri in “Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple.” Madhuri was a primary school teacher before getting married to her colleague, Anirban. She thinks she will be able to live a happy life with her husband, but her wishes are not fulfilled by Anirban’s elder sister. One night, Madhuri leaves her in-laws’ house and moves in with her parents. When asked, she does not reveal the reason for separating from her newly wedded husband so abruptly. The only thing that Madhuri knows is that she does not have much time to live. She knows that both her husband and her lives are in danger.
Aniruddha Gupta As Anirban
Aniruddha Gupta has worked in the famous television series like “Feludar Goyendagiri,” “Gangulys Wed Guhas,” “Omorshongi,” and “Ronkini Bhavan.” Some of the films he has worked in are “Golondaaj,” “Tarikh” and “Dupur Thakurpo.” In “Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple,” he plays the role of Madhuri’s husband, Anirban. Anirban has a traumatic childhood. He lost his father in a tragic incident when he was still a kid. When he tried to reveal the secret of his father’s untimely death, his mother stopped him because it was the ritual of the Deori tribe. Anirban thought that his elder sister would not follow his mother’s path, but he was wrong. When his elder sister returns to his life once again after many years, things turn pretty ugly for him. He only wants to live a happy married life with Madhuri, but his elder sister does not allow him to.
Paoli Dam As The High Priestess
Known for critically acclaimed movies like “Moner Manush,” “Kaalbela,” “Hate Story,” “Chatrak” and “Bulbul,” Paoli Dam is a famous Indian actress from Bengal. She has worked in several television series, including “Kaali,” “Karm Yuddh,” and “The Revolutionaries.” Paoli Dam plays the character of the high priestess in “Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple.” She is Anirban’s elder sister who takes up the position of the priestess after the passing of her mother. The high priestess is a worshipper of Kauriburi for her selfish needs. She does not care about her clan or their future because she only knows one thing, that is, how to make Anirban hers. Although the high priestess is Anirban’s elder sister, she does not pray for his happiness but for his misery. After all these years, she returns to Anirban’s life only to make it pathetic and tragic.
Saswata Chatterjee As Krishnanda Moitra
Veteran actor Saswata Chatterjee has worked in blockbuster films like “Kahaani,” “Meghe Dhaka Tara,” “Proloy,” and “Bhooter Bhabishyat.” Some of the series in which he has worked include “Gaaner Oparey,” “Ek Akasher Niche” and “Feluda Series.” Even though he has been given much less screen time than others in “Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple,” his appearance as Krishnanda Moitra, Bhairavnath’s mentor, is more than enough to make an impact. Although Krishnanda does not make his appearance at first, he is not ignorant of the predicament that is going to follow. He knows exactly what is happening to Bhairav and gives him a sacred mantra for his protection. However, when Bhairav is unable to handle the darkness all by himself, Krishnanda appears to save the day.
Debopriyo Mukherjee As Bhuvan
Even though he had a small role to play, Debopriyo Mukherjee makes it memorable enough as Bhuvan. As the husband of the high priestess almost 250 years ago, he was supposed to be sacrificed in order to appease Goddess Kauriburi. However, he escaped the ritual and has been afflicted by a deadly curse since then. He is currently 250 years old and lives as a worker for the present high priestess, Anirban’s sister. Bhuvan does not want to continue living anymore. Every one of his family members is dead, and he wants to join them as soon as possible, but he is bound by his curse.
