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Chokh (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film

Chokh poster

Released in 1983, Chokh is a notable film directed by Utpalendu Chakrabarty.

What it’s about. The film is set in during the Emergency period in December 1975. Jadunath a labour union leader, of Jethia Jute Mill in Kolkata has been given death sentence, for the murders of owner Jethia’s brother, and another worker, even though he never committed them. Before dying, he pledges his eyes for donation. However when the mill owner finds about this he tries to manoeuvre the medical system to get both the eyes for his blind son. Meanwhile the doctor discovers that the donation papers provided by the Jethia to be fake. Soon the mill workers get united behind the widow of Jadunath and hold protest rally against the injustice.

Who’s in it. Chokh stars Om Puri as Jadunath, Anil Chatterjee as Dr. Mukherjee and Sreela Majumdar.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chokh page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chokh (1983)?
In IN, Chokh is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Chokh?
Chokh stars Om Puri, Anil Chatterjee and Sreela Majumdar.
When was Chokh released?
Chokh was released in 1983.