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Overview
On her way home the newlywed Romita is molested by five men. The only one who has the courage to help is the young female teacher Jhinuk. Because of that she becomes a heroine and is on all papers' front page. But the page is turning: As not only the police but also neighbours begin to ask embarrassing questions the two women are eventually intimidated and the five men are getting free with the help of corruption and male domination.
A closer look
Dahan (1998) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The cast includes Indrani Haldar, Rituparna Sengupta, Abhishek Chatterjee, Sanjib Dasgupta. Runtime: 145 minutes.
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Dahan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Dahan?
Dahan is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dahan?
Our source metadata lists 17 February 1998. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dahan?
The listed director is Rituparno Ghosh.
Who is in the cast of Dahan?
The available cast credits include Indrani Haldar, Rituparna Sengupta, Abhishek Chatterjee, Sanjib Dasgupta, Mamata Shankar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Dahan?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Dahan?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Dahan?
The original title in our source data is দহন. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Dahan about?
On her way home the newlywed Romita is molested by five men. The only one who has the courage to help is the young female teacher Jhinuk. Because of that she becomes a heroine and is on all papers' front page. But the page is turning: As not only the police but also neighbours begin to ask embarrassing questions the two women are eventually intimidated and the five men are getting free with the help of corruption and male domination.
