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Bengali CINEMA · 2014
Naamkaran
নামকরণ
Overview
Naamkaran is a hindi word and it means The Naming and used in context of naming a child. Naamkaran tells the story of two sisters – one a pickpocket and the other a teacher by profession. Shot in Kolkata in winter, it follows the journey of the two sisters as their worlds collide to make ends meet. The teacher is looking for a good name for her son. She rejects names suggested by her pickpocket sister and ill father. It is interesting to see how she finalizes the name of her kid. Sen Sharma handles the quirky subject with a degree of authority, choosing not to dwell on drama and allowing events to narrate the story.
A closer look
Naamkaran (2014) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Konkona Sen Sharma. The cast includes Sudipta Chakraborty, Bidipta Chakraborty, Kaushik Sen, Pinaki Bhattacharya. Runtime: 17 minutes.
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Naamkaran FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Naamkaran?
Naamkaran is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Naamkaran?
Our source metadata lists 20 November 2014. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Naamkaran?
The listed director is Konkona Sen Sharma.
Who is in the cast of Naamkaran?
The available cast credits include Sudipta Chakraborty, Bidipta Chakraborty, Kaushik Sen, Pinaki Bhattacharya. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Naamkaran?
The recorded runtime is 17 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Naamkaran?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Naamkaran?
The original title in our source data is নামকরণ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Naamkaran about?
Naamkaran is a hindi word and it means The Naming and used in context of naming a child. Naamkaran tells the story of two sisters – one a pickpocket and the other a teacher by profession. Shot in Kolkata in winter, it follows the journey of the two sisters as their worlds collide to make ends meet. The teacher is looking for a good name for her son. She rejects names suggested by her pickpocket sister and ill father. It is interesting to see how she finalizes the name of her kid. Sen Sharma handles the quirky subject with a degree of authority, choosing not to dwell on drama and allowing events to narrate the story.
