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Bariwali (2000): Cast

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Bariwali is a 2000 drama directed by Rituparno Ghosh, starring Kirron Kher as Banalata, Roopa Ganguly and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Bariwali (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Rituparno Ghosh
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bariwali About?

The premise of Bariwali without spoilers.

A quiet drama follows Banalata, a middle‑aged woman whose life has been marked by solitude after her fiancé died from a snake bite on the night before their wedding. Still haunted by the loss, she rarely leaves her expansive home. Her routine changes when she lets a film crew use a wing of her estate, sparking connections and a hint of hope.

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Cast & crew

Bariwali Cast & Characters

Kirron Kher leads the cast as Banalata, with Roopa Ganguly as Sudeshna Mitra and Shiboprosad Mukherjee as Debashish. Directed by Rituparno Ghosh; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Rituparno Ghosh

More films directed by Rituparno Ghosh: Jeevan Smriti, Satyanweshi, Noukadubi and Abohomaan.

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Bariwali Also Known As

Also known as “The Lady of the House”.

Also known as
  • The Lady of the House

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Bariwali FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bariwali, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bariwali?

Bariwali runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Bariwali released?

Bariwali was released on February 16, 2000.

Who directed Bariwali?

Bariwali was directed by Rituparno Ghosh.

More films by Rituparno Ghosh

Who is in the cast of Bariwali?

Bariwali stars Kirron Kher as Banalata, Roopa Ganguly as Sudeshna Mitra and Shiboprosad Mukherjee as Debashish, among 12 credited actors.

Does Bariwali have a post-credit scene?

No. Bariwali has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bariwali in?

The original language of Bariwali is Bengali.

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