Biraj Bahu (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, Biraj Bahu is a drama film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Nilambhar Chakravorty belongs to a poor family, and lives in a joint family with his married brother, Pitambar, unmarried sister, Punnu, and wife, Biraj. Since his sister is of marriageable age, he arranges her marriage, and borrows some money. When Pitambar comes to know about this, he refuses to share any expense in his sister's marriage, and decides to separate, resulting in a fence being put up between their homes. Nilambher, unable to find employment, is unable to pay back the loan, and soon both he and his wife barely have enough to live on. To complicate matters further, Deodhar, a wealthy young contractor has his eye on Biraj's beauty and would like to be intimate with her, in return for money and a better life.
Who’s in it. Biraj Bahu stars Kamini Kaushal as Biraj Chakravorty, Abhi Bhattacharya as Nilambher Chakravorty, Shakuntala as Punnu Chakravorty and Pran as Deodhar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Biraj Bahu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Biraj Bahu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Biraj Bahu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Biraj Bahu (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Biraj Bahu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Biraj Bahu worth watching?
- Biraj Bahu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Biraj Bahu?
- Biraj Bahu stars Kamini Kaushal, Abhi Bhattacharya, Shakuntala, Pran and Randhir.
- When was Biraj Bahu released?
- Biraj Bahu was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.