Kumkum the Dancer (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, Kumkum the Dancer is a notable film directed by Modhu Bose, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. A dance film idealising poverty made mainly to showcase Bose's talents. Labour leader Suryashankar is jailed for trade union activities and, when released, finds that his friend Jagdish has stolen his property and plagiarised his play Bhookh (Hunger). To take revenge on behalf of the poor, Suryashankar's daughter Kumkum (Bose) marries Jagdish's son Chandan (Bhattacharya). Later she collaborates in staging a play meant to expose Jagdish's evil past. The film's publicity slogan was 'She robbed her husband to feed the poor!'
Who’s in it. Kumkum the Dancer stars Sadhona Bose as Kumkum, Dhiraj Bhattacharya as Chandan, Preeti Majumdar and Padmadevi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Kumkum the Dancer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kumkum the Dancer page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kumkum the Dancer (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kumkum the Dancer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kumkum the Dancer worth watching?
- Kumkum the Dancer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kumkum the Dancer?
- Kumkum the Dancer stars Sadhona Bose, Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Preeti Majumdar, Padmadevi and Moni Chatterjee.
- When was Kumkum the Dancer released?
- Kumkum the Dancer was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.