Kalo Chhaya (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1948, Kalo Chhaya is a thriller, mystery and horror film directed by Premendra Mitra, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. A lady visited Mr. Surajit Roy, a detective, with a proposal to steal a will from a landlord's house. Surajit did not accept the assignment. Soon after, he received a telegram from one Rajib Lochan Choudhury, zamindar of a remote village in Murshidabad district. It appeared that Rajib Lochan's life was in danger. When Surajit visited his house the zamindar had already been murdered. Detective Surajit started an investigation while staying at the house. He saw a nurse, Anima, appointed for Rajib Lochan and recalled that this lady went to him with the proposal of theft. There were several relatives and servants in the house but most of them concealed some or other facts from him. Finally, Surajit was successful in tracking down the real culprit

Who’s in it. Kalo Chhaya stars Dhiraj Bhattacharya as Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury, Sisir Mitra as Surajit Roy, Nabadwip Haldar as Surajit's assistant and Gurudas Banerjee as Doctor alias Pitambar Chowdhury, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Kalo Chhaya sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kalo Chhaya page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kalo Chhaya tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kalo Chhaya (1948)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kalo Chhaya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Kalo Chhaya worth watching?
Kalo Chhaya holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Kalo Chhaya?
Kalo Chhaya stars Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Sisir Mitra, Nabadwip Haldar, Gurudas Banerjee and Shyam Laha.
When was Kalo Chhaya released?
Kalo Chhaya was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.