Mahalaya (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Mahalaya is a drama and history film directed by Soumik Sen, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Since its inception in 1931, Mahishasuramardini has been one of the most popular programmes in Bengali radio, and is currently the longest running radio programme in India, narrated by Birendra Krishna Bhadra. This film is a truthful account of what unfolded in 1976, after Aakashvani decided to replace Birendra Krishna with eminent actor Uttam Kumar in a revamped programme.
Who’s in it. Mahalaya stars Jisshu Sengupta as Uttam Kumar, Subhasish Mukherjee as Birendra Krishna Bhadra, Subhomoy Chatterjee as Pankaj Mullick and Saptarshi Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Mahalaya has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mahalaya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mahalaya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mahalaya (2019)?
- In AU, Mahalaya is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mahalaya worth watching?
- Mahalaya holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mahalaya?
- Mahalaya stars Jisshu Sengupta, Subhasish Mukherjee, Subhomoy Chatterjee, Saptarshi Ray and Kanchan Mullick.
- When was Mahalaya released?
- Mahalaya was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.