Komal Gandhar (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Komal Gandhar is a drama and music film directed by Ritwik Ghatak, running about 134 minutes. “A Soft Note on a Sharp Scale” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through the microcosmic perspectivising of a group of devoted and uncompromising IPTA workers, Ghatak with his signature style touches on varied issues of partition, idealism, corruption, the interdependence of art and life, the scope of art, and class-struggle.
Who’s in it. Komal Gandhar stars Supriya Choudhury as Ansuya, Abanish Banerjee as Bhrigu, Anil Chatterjee as Rishi and Satindra Bhattacharya as Shibnath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Komal Gandhar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoichoi. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Komal Gandhar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Komal Gandhar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Komal Gandhar (1961)?
- In US, Komal Gandhar is available to stream on Hoichoi. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Komal Gandhar worth watching?
- Komal Gandhar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Komal Gandhar?
- Komal Gandhar stars Supriya Choudhury, Abanish Banerjee, Anil Chatterjee, Satindra Bhattacharya and Chitra Mandal.
- When was Komal Gandhar released?
- Komal Gandhar was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.