Charulata (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1964, Charulata is a drama and romance film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1870s India, Charulata (Madhabi Mukherjee) is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati (Sailen Mukherjee). Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal (Soumitra Chatterjee), to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art. But over time a sexual attraction develops, with heartbreaking results.
Who’s in it. Charulata stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Amal, Madhabi Mukherjee as Charulata, Shailen Mukherjee as Bhupati Dutta (as Sailen Mukherjee) and Shyamal Ghoshal as Umapada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Charulata has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charulata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charulata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charulata (1964)?
- In US, Charulata is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charulata worth watching?
- Charulata holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Charulata?
- Charulata stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Shailen Mukherjee, Shyamal Ghoshal and Gitali Roy.
- When was Charulata released?
- Charulata was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.