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Bengali CINEMA · 1957
Kabuliwala
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Overview
Rahmat, a middle-aged fruit seller from Afghanistan, comes to Calcutta to hawk his merchandise and befriends a small Bengali girl called Mini who reminds him of his own daughter back in Afghanistan. One day Rehmat receives news of his daughter’s illness and decides to return to Afghanistan. But before he goes a violent fight with a customer leads to Rehmat killing him. He gets out of prison ten years later. Based on a Rabindranath Tagore story.
A closer look
Kabuliwala (1957) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Tapan Sinha. The cast includes Chhabi Biswas, Oindrila Tagore, Radhamohan Bhattacharya, Manju Dey. Runtime: 116 minutes.
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Kabuliwala FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kabuliwala?
Kabuliwala is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kabuliwala?
Our source metadata lists 1 April 1957. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kabuliwala?
The listed director is Tapan Sinha.
Who is in the cast of Kabuliwala?
The available cast credits include Chhabi Biswas, Oindrila Tagore, Radhamohan Bhattacharya, Manju Dey, Jiben Bose. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kabuliwala?
The recorded runtime is 116 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kabuliwala?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Kabuliwala about?
Rahmat, a middle-aged fruit seller from Afghanistan, comes to Calcutta to hawk his merchandise and befriends a small Bengali girl called Mini who reminds him of his own daughter back in Afghanistan. One day Rehmat receives news of his daughter’s illness and decides to return to Afghanistan. But before he goes a violent fight with a customer leads to Rehmat killing him. He gets out of prison ten years later. Based on a Rabindranath Tagore story.
