The 2005 film is a masterclass in period filmmaking, successfully adapting Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 Bengali novella into a lush, 1962 Kolkata-set musical romance. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar in his directorial debut, the film remains a cult classic celebrated for its evocative atmosphere, soul-stirring music, and the breakout performance of Vidya Balan. Core Index: Film Metadata Release Date: June 10, 2005 Director: Pradeep Sarkar Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Music: Shantanu Moitra Runtime: 130 minutes (2 hours 10 minutes) Box Office: ₹32.63 crore worldwide Cast and Character Profiles
D. Major Plot Index (Sequences)
Art Direction: The recreation of 1960s mansions, antique trams, and traditional Bengali households was praised for its authenticity.
The 2005 film is a masterclass in period filmmaking, successfully adapting Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 Bengali novella into a lush, 1962 Kolkata-set musical romance. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar in his directorial debut, the film remains a cult classic celebrated for its evocative atmosphere, soul-stirring music, and the breakout performance of Vidya Balan. Core Index: Film Metadata Release Date: June 10, 2005 Director: Pradeep Sarkar Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Music: Shantanu Moitra Runtime: 130 minutes (2 hours 10 minutes) Box Office: ₹32.63 crore worldwide Cast and Character Profiles
D. Major Plot Index (Sequences)
Art Direction: The recreation of 1960s mansions, antique trams, and traditional Bengali households was praised for its authenticity.
