Lalan Fakir (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Lalan Fakir is a drama film directed by Shakti Chatterjee, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. The heartwarming story of a fakir named Lalon Kar that traces his journey from being a family man to a wandering minstrel and how he spread the message of love everywhere. Note: Though poster art is in color, the movie is B&W. And while released in '87, it had to have been filmed in '84 or earlier, since Baran died in Nov 1984
Who’s in it. Lalan Fakir stars Ashim Kumar as Lalon, Sandhya Roy as Moti Bibi, Rabi Ghosh and Asit Baran as Siraj Sai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lalan Fakir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lalan Fakir tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lalan Fakir (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lalan Fakir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lalan Fakir?
- Lalan Fakir stars Ashim Kumar, Sandhya Roy, Rabi Ghosh, Asit Baran and Ajit Banerjee.
- When was Lalan Fakir released?
- Lalan Fakir was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.