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Kali Salwar (2002): Cast

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Kali Salwar is a 2002 drama directed by Fareeda Mehta, starring Sadiya Siddiqui as Sultana, Irrfan Khan and Surekha Sikri. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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Kali Salwar (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Fareeda Mehta
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kali Salwar About?

The premise of Kali Salwar without spoilers.

Sultana, a small‑town prostitute, and her pimp Khudabaksh move to the city with few belongings and hopes. Sultana’s flamboyant seductions constantly miss, collapsing her business. Khudabaksh takes odd jobs, none succeed. Isolated, Sultana obsesses over a ‘salwaar’ to complete the black mourning garb for Muharram, reflecting yearning and despair.

Kali Salwar Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • loneliness
  • f rated
  • prostitution
  • friendship
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Cast & crew

Kali Salwar Cast & Characters

Sadiya Siddiqui leads the cast as Sultana, with Irrfan Khan as Shankar and Surekha Sikri. Directed by Fareeda Mehta; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Kali Salwar Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Kali Salwar.

NFDC presents KALI SALWAAR (Hindi) - Promo
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Kali Salwar Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kali Salwaar” and “The black garment”.

Also known as
  • Kali Salwaar
  • The black garment

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Kali Salwar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Kali Salwar?

Kali Salwar runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Kali Salwar released?

Kali Salwar was released on February 1, 2002.

Who directed Kali Salwar?

Kali Salwar was directed by Fareeda Mehta.

Who is in the cast of Kali Salwar?

Kali Salwar stars Sadiya Siddiqui as Sultana, Irrfan Khan as Shankar and Surekha Sikri, among 7 credited actors.

Does Kali Salwar have a post-credit scene?

No. Kali Salwar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kali Salwar in?

The original language of Kali Salwar is Hindi.

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