Naamkaran (2014): Cast & Plot
Naamkaran is a 2014 short drama directed by Konkona Sen Sharma, starring Kaushik Sen, Sudipta Chakraborty and Bidipta Chakraborty. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Konkona Sen Sharma
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Bengali
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Naamkaran About?
The premise of Naamkaran without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Kolkata during winter, this film explores the lives of two sisters with contrasting paths: one a teacher, the other a pickpocket. Their lives intersect as they navigate challenges and struggle to make ends meet. The teacher seeks the perfect name for her son, rejecting suggestions from her sister and father, leading to a heartwarming journey of finding the right choice. The director approaches this unusual subject with a subtle touch, letting events unfold naturally.
Naamkaran Cast
Kaushik Sen leads the cast, with Sudipta Chakraborty and Bidipta Chakraborty. Directed by Konkona Sen Sharma; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Konkona Sen Sharma
More from Konkona Sen Sharma
More films directed by Konkona Sen Sharma: Lust Stories 2 and A Death in the Gunj.
Naamkaran Plot Summary
What happens in Naamkaran from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Avni Ayesha’s world begins as a quiet, painful story: a 9-year-old girl living with her mother Ayesha Haider, watched over by a filmmaker father, Ashish Mehta, who hides their connection from Dayawanti, a religious yet corrupt Hindu woman who harbors a deep resentment toward Ayesha’s Muslim faith. Because Avni was born out of wedlock, she never receives a Naamkaran, and she carries the name Avni Ayesha as a reminder of the fragile family she longs to belong to. The tension between Dayawanti and the growing family sets the stage for a web of secrets, betrayals, and a relentless struggle for belonging.
Full summary
The whole story of Naamkaran, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Naamkaran?
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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Who is Avni's biological father?
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Naamkaran FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Naamkaran, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Naamkaran?
Naamkaran runs 17 minutes.
When was Naamkaran released?
Naamkaran was released on November 20, 2014.
Who directed Naamkaran?
Naamkaran was directed by Konkona Sen Sharma.
More films by Konkona Sen Sharma Who is in the cast of Naamkaran?
Naamkaran stars Kaushik Sen, Sudipta Chakraborty and Bidipta Chakraborty, among 4 credited actors.
Does Naamkaran have a post-credit scene?
No. Naamkaran has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Naamkaran in?
The original language of Naamkaran is Bengali.
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