Chokher Bali
2003, 124 minutes, Rated PG
Set in the 1900s, director Rituparno Ghosh illustrates Tagore's characters beautifully on screen in this dramatic and luscious tale of deception and relationship manipulation. We are introduced to Binodini (Rai) who becomes a widow within a year of her marriage. Binodini is an educated and liberated woman - who refuses to conform to her expected widow status - something completely taboo in that era. The film is a glimpse into Bengali society and their strong philosophies in a story about a strong-headed young woman who refuses to conform to her cultural forms and her ultimate fate.
Starring one of India's biggest stars and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai (Bride & Prejudice), Choker Bali is based on the classic Indian novel by Rabindranath Tagore.
- Director:
- Rituparno Ghosh [2],
- Starring:
- Tota Roy Chowdhury [1], Lilly Chakraborty [1], Aishwarya Rai [10], Raima Sen [1], Prasenjit Chatterjee [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Language and Sound:
- Bengali 5.1 Dolby Digital
Hindi 5.1 Dolby Digital
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