Dahan (1998): Cast & Plot
Dahan is a 1998 drama directed by Rituparno Ghosh, starring Rituparna Sengupta as Romita Chaudhury, Abhishek Chatterjee and Indrani Haldar. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Rituparno Ghosh
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Bengali
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dahan About?
The premise of Dahan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Newlywed Romita is attacked on her way home by five men. The only person who steps forward is her teacher Jhinuk, who becomes a celebrated heroine appearing on front pages. However, as police and neighbors begin probing, both women face intimidation, while the perpetrators walk free thanks to corruption and entrenched male dominance.
Dahan Cast & Characters
Rituparna Sengupta leads the cast as Romita Chaudhury, with Abhishek Chatterjee as Polash Chaudhury and Indrani Haldar as Srobona Sarkar (Jhinuk). Directed by Rituparno Ghosh; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rituparno Ghosh
- Rituparna Sengupta as Romita Chaudhury
- Abhishek Chatterjee as Polash Chaudhury
- Indrani Haldar as Srobona Sarkar (Jhinuk)
- Mamata Shankar as Romita's Sister-in-Law
Also Starring in Dahan
· 12 more- Shiboprosad Mukherjee Jhinuk's Brother
- Subhendu Chatterjee Romita's Father
- Shakuntala Barua Jhinuk's Mother
- Chandni Prostitute
- Dibya Bhattacharya Romita's Father-in-Law
- Rabi Ranjan Moitra Gang Leader
- Sanjib Dasgupta Jhinuk's fiancé
- Suchitra Mitra Jhinuk's Grandmother
- Aditi Chatterjee Trina
- Nirmal Kumar Chakrabarti Government Lawyer
- Haramjadi Prostitute
- Gopa Ghosh
Dahan Plot Summary
What happens in Dahan 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
On a quiet open road, a newlywed couple, Romita Chaudhury, Rituparna Sengupta and Palash Chaudhury, Abhishek Chatterjee, are brutalized by unknown goons. The assault leaves Romita shaken, but a remarkable act of courage comes from an unexpected quarter: a schoolteacher named Jhinuk, Indrani Haldar, who rushes to the scene and helps the injured pair. The incident shocks the community, and the press soon hails Jhinuk as a heroine for not turning away. The scene establishes a tension between public adulation and private fear, as Romita’s pain begins to spill into a legal battle that will test two women in very different ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Dahan, scene by scene
Dahan Videos
The clip of Dahan.
How Well Do You Know Dahan?
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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Which actress portrays Romita Chaudhury in the film?
Dahan Also Known As
Also known as “Crossfire”.
- Also known as
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- Crossfire
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Dahan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dahan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dahan?
Dahan runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Dahan released?
Dahan was released on February 17, 1998.
Who directed Dahan?
Dahan was directed by Rituparno Ghosh.
More films by Rituparno Ghosh Who is in the cast of Dahan?
Dahan stars Rituparna Sengupta as Romita Chaudhury, Abhishek Chatterjee as Polash Chaudhury and Indrani Haldar as Srobona Sarkar (Jhinuk), among 16 credited actors.
Does Dahan have a post-credit scene?
No. Dahan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dahan in?
The original language of Dahan is Bengali.
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