Kabuliwala (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1957, Kabuliwala is a drama film directed by Tapan Sinha, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Rahmat, a middle-aged fruit seller from Afghanistan, comes to Calcutta to hawk his merchandise and befriends a small Bengali girl called Mini who reminds him of his own daughter back in Afghanistan. One day Rehmat receives news of his daughter’s illness and decides to return to Afghanistan. But before he goes a violent fight with a customer leads to Rehmat killing him. He gets out of prison ten years later. Based on a Rabindranath Tagore story.
Who’s in it. Kabuliwala stars Chhabi Biswas as Rahmat, Oindrila Tagore as Mini, Radhamohan Bhattacharya as Girl's Father and Manju Dey as Girl's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Kabuliwala has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kabuliwala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kabuliwala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kabuliwala (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kabuliwala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kabuliwala worth watching?
- Kabuliwala holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kabuliwala?
- Kabuliwala stars Chhabi Biswas, Oindrila Tagore, Radhamohan Bhattacharya, Manju Dey and Kali Bannerjee.
- When was Kabuliwala released?
- Kabuliwala was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.