Chhadmabeshi (1971): Cast & Plot
Chhadmabeshi is a 1971 family comedy directed by Agradoot, starring Uttam Kumar as Abanish alias Gourhari, Madhabi Mukherjee and Anubha Gupta. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Agradoot
- Original language
- Bengali
- Studio
- Chalchchitra Bharati
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chhadmabeshi About?
The premise of Chhadmabeshi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A romantic comedy in which a newlywed couple and their friend devise a prank on the bride’s unsuspecting elder brother and his wife: the groom masquerades as the family driver while the friend pretends to be the groom, leading to a series of comedic mishaps that has become an all‑time classic of Bengali cinema.
Chhadmabeshi Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- based on short story
- farce
- professor
- marriage
- husband wife relationship
- deception
- driver
- impersonation
- friend
- prank
Chhadmabeshi Cast & Characters
Uttam Kumar leads the cast as Abanish alias Gourhari, with Madhabi Mukherjee as Sulekha (as Madhabi Chakraborty) and Anubha Gupta as Labanya. Directed by Agradoot; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Agradoot
- Uttam Kumar as Abanish alias Gourhari
- Madhabi Mukherjee as Sulekha (as Madhabi Chakraborty)
- Anubha Gupta as Labanya
- Bikash Roy as Prashanta
Also Starring in Chhadmabeshi
· 5 more- Tarun Kumar Binoy
- Samita Biswas Latika (as Shamita Biswas)
- Subhendu Chatterjee Subimal (as Subhendu Chattopadhyay)
- Jyotsna Biswas Basudha
- Jahar Roy Driver
More from Agradoot
More films directed by Agradoot: Kakhono Megh, Pathey Holo Deri, Sabar Uparey and Agni Pariksha.
Chhadmabeshi Plot Summary
What happens in Chhadmabeshi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Professor Abanish Mitra, a dedicated botany teacher, has recently entered into marriage with Sulekha. Known for his playful nature and penchant for pranks, he stands in stark contrast to typical academic figures, often bringing humor and unpredictability into his surroundings. Conversely, Sulekha holds a deep admiration for her sister Labanya’s husband, Prashanta Ghosh, whom she regards as exceptionally intelligent and sophisticated. She often speaks highly of him, idolizing his intellect and demeanor, which unknowingly sows the seeds of insecurity in Abanish.
Full summary
The whole story of Chhadmabeshi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chhadmabeshi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of the main male character, Abanish?
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Chhadmabeshi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chhadmabeshi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chhadmabeshi?
Chhadmabeshi runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Chhadmabeshi released?
Chhadmabeshi was released on November 26, 1971.
Who directed Chhadmabeshi?
Chhadmabeshi was directed by Agradoot.
More films by Agradoot Who is in the cast of Chhadmabeshi?
Chhadmabeshi stars Uttam Kumar as Abanish alias Gourhari, Madhabi Mukherjee as Sulekha (as Madhabi Chakraborty) and Anubha Gupta as Labanya, among 9 credited actors.
Does Chhadmabeshi have a post-credit scene?
No. Chhadmabeshi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chhadmabeshi in?
The original language of Chhadmabeshi is Bengali.
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