Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1998, Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha is a comedy film directed by Tapan Sinha, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the imaginary village of Ajab Gaon (Strange Village) , the story revolves around several characters. Raja Birchandra, is a king without a kingdom who whiles away his time singing songs by Tagore. Dukkharam is a school teacher who lives in a house haunted by an ancestor; Madhab Ghosal is a devotee of Lord Shiva who wants to analyse everything; Madhab Dutta claims to be a great shikari; Tia, Dutta's innocent niece, has resolved to marry the school teacher. Underlying the strands of all of these stories, is the legend of a treasure hidden in the Raja's palace. Birchandra is least concerned about this but there are certain other characters who are out to steal it.
Who’s in it. Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Mitra, Kaushik Sen and Debashree Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha (1998)?
- In GB, Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha is available to stream on Hoichoi Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha worth watching?
- Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha?
- Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Mitra, Kaushik Sen, Debashree Roy and Rajatabha Dutta.
- When was Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha released?
- Ajab Gaanyer Ajab Katha was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.