Kabuliwala (1961): Cast
Kabuliwala is a 1961 drama directed by Hemen Gupta, starring Asit Sen, Balraj Sahni and Sajjan Lal Purohit. It is based on Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore by Rabindranath Tagore. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Hemen Gupta
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Bimal Roy Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kabuliwala About?
The premise of Kabuliwala without spoilers, adapted from Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore by Rabindranath Tagore.
A destitute Afghan man abandons his family to work as a dried‑fruit seller in India. Overwhelmed by longing for home, he forms a close bond with a young girl who reminds him of his own daughter. As their friendship deepens, the surrounding community remains wary and distrustful of foreigners.
Kabuliwala Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- based on short story
- wedding
- girl
- release from prison
- prison
- prejudice
- accidental killing
- calcutta india
- afghan
- affection
- adult child friendship
- title spoken by character
+13 more Show fewer
- marriage
- knife
- father daughter relationship
- court
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- doll
- homesickness
- longing
- pathan
- family relationships
- young
- poverty
- incarceration
Kabuliwala Cast & Characters
Asit Sen leads the cast, with Balraj Sahni as Abdul Rehman Khan and Sajjan Lal Purohit. Directed by Hemen Gupta; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hemen Gupta
- Asit Sen
- Balraj Sahni as Abdul Rehman Khan
- Sajjan Lal Purohit
- Usha Kiran as Rama, Mini's Mother
Also Starring in Kabuliwala
· 3 more- Paul Mahendra
- Baby Sonu Mini
- Sonnu
Kabuliwala Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Kabuliwaala” and “喀布尔人”.
- Also known as
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- Kabuliwaala
- 喀布尔人
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Kabuliwala FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Kabuliwala, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kabuliwala?
Kabuliwala runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Kabuliwala released?
Kabuliwala was released on December 13, 1961.
Who directed Kabuliwala?
Kabuliwala was directed by Hemen Gupta.
More films by Hemen Gupta Who is in the cast of Kabuliwala?
Kabuliwala stars Asit Sen, Balraj Sahni as Abdul Rehman Khan and Sajjan Lal Purohit, among 7 credited actors.
Is Kabuliwala based on a book?
Yes. Kabuliwala is adapted from Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore by Rabindranath Tagore.
Does Kabuliwala have a post-credit scene?
No. Kabuliwala has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kabuliwala in?
The original language of Kabuliwala is Hindi.
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