Ajantrik (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, Ajantrik is a drama film directed by Ritwik Ghatak, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Bimal is a taxi-driver in a small provincial town. He lives alone, his taxi (an old 1920 Chevrolet jalopy which he named Jagaddal) is his only companion and, although very battered, it is the apple of Bimal's eye.
Who’s in it. Ajantrik stars Kali Bannerjee as Bimal, Gangapada Basu as Uncle, Satindra Bhattacharya and Tulsi Chakraborty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ajantrik has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ajantrik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ajantrik tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ajantrik (1958)?
- In GB, Ajantrik is available to stream on BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ajantrik worth watching?
- Ajantrik holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ajantrik?
- Ajantrik stars Kali Bannerjee, Gangapada Basu, Satindra Bhattacharya, Tulsi Chakraborty and Anil Chatterjee.
- When was Ajantrik released?
- Ajantrik was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.