One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, One Day Before the Rainy Season is a drama film directed by Mani Kaul, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A literary film based on a play in three acts, Ashad Ka Ek Din portrays the love of Mallika and Kalidasa, the renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist. Vilom, a friend to both and interested in Mallika, is a passive onlooker for the first two acts. Kalidasa leaves his verdant mountain valley home for the splendour of far off Ujjain, where he wins fame. The action of the film is rooted in the village to which Kalidasa returns years later and finds Mallika married to Vilom and the mother of his child. Mallika sacrificed her love so that the poet could pursue his muse.
Who’s in it. One Day Before the Rainy Season stars Aruna Irani, Arun Khopkar as Kalidasa, Rekha Sabnis as Mallika and Om Shivpuri as Vilom.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, One Day Before the Rainy Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Day Before the Rainy Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Day Before the Rainy Season tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971)?
- In IN, One Day Before the Rainy Season is available to stream on NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Day Before the Rainy Season worth watching?
- One Day Before the Rainy Season holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Day Before the Rainy Season?
- One Day Before the Rainy Season stars Aruna Irani, Arun Khopkar, Rekha Sabnis and Om Shivpuri.
- When was One Day Before the Rainy Season released?
- One Day Before the Rainy Season was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.