Char Adhyay (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, Char Adhyay is a drama film directed by Kumar Shahani, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the Bengali Renaissance of the 1930s and 1940s. A group of young intellectuals get embroiled in the struggle for Indian independence, sometimes at the expense of their personal lives.
Who’s in it. Char Adhyay stars Sumanto Chattopadhyay as Atindra, Nandini Ghosal as Ela, Kaushik Gopal as Indranath and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Char Adhyay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Hoichoi Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Char Adhyay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Char Adhyay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Char Adhyay (1997)?
- In GB, Char Adhyay is available to stream on Hoichoi Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Char Adhyay worth watching?
- Char Adhyay holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Char Adhyay?
- Char Adhyay stars Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Nandini Ghosal, Kaushik Gopal, Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Rajat Kapoor.
- When was Char Adhyay released?
- Char Adhyay was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.