Jhilli (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2021, Jhilli is a drama film directed by Ishaan Ghose, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Bokul, a fourth generation manual labour worker, works in a bone crushing factory in the middle of Kolkata's largest dump yard. He is oblivious to his struggles and makes the best of his life in his world. Unbeknownst to him, the world outside is rapidly changing and making space for a new economic boom. His world being traded for a recreational park.
Who’s in it. Jhilli stars Aranya Gupta, Bitan Biswas, Sombhunath De and Sayandeep Guha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Jhilli has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoichoi. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jhilli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jhilli tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jhilli (2021)?
- In US, Jhilli is available to stream on Hoichoi. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jhilli worth watching?
- Jhilli holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jhilli?
- Jhilli stars Aranya Gupta, Bitan Biswas, Sombhunath De, Sayandeep Guha and Sourav Nayak.
- When was Jhilli released?
- Jhilli was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.