Overview
In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
A closer look
Charulata (1964) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Madhabi Mukherjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Shailen Mukherjee, Shyamal Ghoshal. Runtime: 117 minutes.
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Charulata FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Charulata?
Charulata is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Charulata?
Our source metadata lists 17 April 1964. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Charulata?
The listed director is Satyajit Ray.
Who is in the cast of Charulata?
The available cast credits include Madhabi Mukherjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Shailen Mukherjee, Shyamal Ghoshal, Gitali Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Charulata?
The recorded runtime is 117 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Charulata?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Charulata?
The original title in our source data is চারুলতা. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Charulata about?
In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
Is a trailer available for Charulata?
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