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Overview
The film narrates the life of a little boy and his ostracized mother who is isolated from him as she is believed to be a witch in the village she lives in. It is based on a Bengali short story named Baen written by the renowned Indian author Mahasweta Devi.
A closer look
Janani (1994) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family. Directed by Sanat Kumar Dasgupta. The cast includes Roopa Ganguly, Debesh Roy Chowdhury, Ramen Roy Chowdhury, Srimanta Chatterjee. Runtime: 130 minutes.
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Janani FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Janani?
Janani is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Janani?
Our source metadata lists 5 July 1994. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Janani?
The listed director is Sanat Kumar Dasgupta.
Who is in the cast of Janani?
The available cast credits include Roopa Ganguly, Debesh Roy Chowdhury, Ramen Roy Chowdhury, Srimanta Chatterjee, Gyanesh Mukhopadhyay. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Janani?
The recorded runtime is 130 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Janani?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family.
What is the original title of Janani?
The original title in our source data is জননী. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Janani about?
The film narrates the life of a little boy and his ostracized mother who is isolated from him as she is believed to be a witch in the village she lives in. It is based on a Bengali short story named Baen written by the renowned Indian author Mahasweta Devi.
