Rajkahini (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2015, Rajkahini is a drama and history film directed by Srijit Mukherji, running about 160 minutes. “Srijit Mukherji’s Tale of Kings” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In August 1947, the British passed a bill regarding the partition of Bengal. Delving into the grim history of the Partition, Mukherjee's movie Rajkahini is woven around a border between the two nations that runs through a brothel housing 11 women.
Who’s in it. Rajkahini stars Rituparna Sengupta as Begum Jaan, Jisshu Sengupta as Kabir, Abir Chatterjee as Master and Nigel Akkara as Salim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Rajkahini sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Rajkahini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rajkahini tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rajkahini (2015)?
- In GB, Rajkahini is available to stream on Hoichoi Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rajkahini worth watching?
- Rajkahini holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rajkahini?
- Rajkahini stars Rituparna Sengupta, Jisshu Sengupta, Abir Chatterjee, Nigel Akkara and Saswata Chatterjee.
- When was Rajkahini released?
- Rajkahini was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.