A Thousand Dawns

A feminist retelling of a Bengali folktale, where rivalry, betrayal, and loss reshape destinies as women reclaim their voices and rewrite fate.
on Jun 18, 2026

WHAT IF DEATH COULDN'T STOP

YOUR STORY?

When Aarin enters the palace as a new bride, she thinks she's found both power and sisterhood. But jealousy brews between her and Hemaprabha, the

king's first queen, turning friendship into betrayal. Caught in the middle is Dalim, a son born of an act of cunning piety, torn between two mothers, and destined to pay the price of their war.

Yet even when tragedy strikes, he is not silenced. Beyond death and betrayal, new bonds are forged, grievances are laid to rest, and a reckoning awaits - hidden within the palace walls.

In this feminist retelling of a Bengali Folktale, women who were once pushed to the margins claim the story for themselves. Lyrical, bold, and unforgettable, this is a tale of desire, envy, and the power of women rewriting their fate.