Indrani (1958): Cast & Plot
Indrani is a 1958 romantic drama directed by Nirendranath Lahiri, starring Suchitra Sen as Indrani, Uttam Kumar and Chandrabati Devi. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Nirendranath Lahiri
- Original language
- Bengali
- Studio
- H. N. C. Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Indrani About?
The premise of Indrani without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Indrani Mukherjee, the only daughter of a conservative Brahmin village family, studies in Kolkata and lives in a girls’ hostel. She falls in love with PhD student Sudarshan Dutta, but her father objects because he is non‑Brahmin and unemployed. Defying him, Indrani marries Sudarshan, only to face hostility from his mother and sisters‑in‑law. She takes a teaching job in Dinajpur, and after mounting tensions Sudarshan leaves to seek work elsewhere.
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Indrani Cast & Characters
Suchitra Sen leads the cast as Indrani, with Uttam Kumar as Sudarshan Dutta and Chandrabati Devi as Sudarshan Dutta's mother. Directed by Nirendranath Lahiri; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nirendranath Lahiri
- Suchitra Sen as Indrani
- Uttam Kumar as Sudarshan Dutta
- Chandrabati Devi as Sudarshan Dutta's mother
- Namita Sinha as Jayanti Dutta (Indrani's roommate at hostel)
Also Starring in Indrani
· 16 more- Pahadi Sanyal Rajivlochon (Indrani's Father)
- Chhabi Biswas Mastermoshai
- Gita Dey Niru (Sudarshan's second sister-in-law)
- Tulsi Chakraborty Madan
- Aparna Devi Indrani's Mother
- Gangapada Basu Bhoja's Father
- Tarun Kumar
- Tapati Ghosh Gauri
- Jiben Bose Sudarshan's Elder Brother
- Shyam Laha
- Ketaki Dutta
- Panchanan Bhattacharya
- Shaymali Chakraborty Sudarshan's First Sister-in-Law
- Dipika Das Teacher
- Biman Bandyopadhyay
- Ardhendu Sundar
Indrani Plot Summary
What happens in Indrani from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Indrani Suchitra Sen is the only daughter of a staunch Brahmin family in a village. She studies in Kolkata and stays in a girls’ hostel, where she first encounters Sudarshan Uttam Kumar Dutta, a brilliant former student who is already pursuing a PhD. The connection between them grows quickly, and Indrani becomes eager to wed as soon as possible. She returns to her village to share her plans with her father, a man wary of the match. Indrani’s father Pahadi Sanyal voices two strong objections: Sudarshan is not a Brahmin and, in his view, lacks steady employment. Despite his reservations, the couple’s chemistry and conviction push them toward a marriage that will challenge both families and traditions.
Full summary
The whole story of Indrani, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Indrani?
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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Indrani Also Known As
Also known as “Индрани”.
- Also known as
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- Индрани
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Indrani FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Indrani, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Indrani?
Indrani runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Indrani released?
Indrani was released on October 10, 1958.
Who directed Indrani?
Indrani was directed by Nirendranath Lahiri.
Who is in the cast of Indrani?
Indrani stars Suchitra Sen as Indrani, Uttam Kumar as Sudarshan Dutta and Chandrabati Devi as Sudarshan Dutta's mother, among 20 credited actors.
Does Indrani have a post-credit scene?
No. Indrani has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Indrani in?
The original language of Indrani is Bengali.
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