The Catastrophe (1987): Cast
The Catastrophe is a 1987 drama directed by Jahnu Barua, starring Purnima Pathak as Taru Bora, Indra Bania and Tara. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Jahnu Barua
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Assamese
- Studio
- Dolphin Films Pvt. Ltd
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Catastrophe About?
The premise of The Catastrophe without spoilers.
A humble farmer, Bora (Indra Bania), is driven from his ancestral land by a predatory landlord who falsely demands a mortgage receipt. He loses his livestock, sends his young son to work as the landlord’s errand boy, and is humiliated when forced to hang political banners praising the very man who destroyed his family.
The Catastrophe Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- farmer
The Catastrophe Cast & Characters
Purnima Pathak leads the cast as Taru Bora, with Indra Bania as Rokheshwar Bora and Tara. Directed by Jahnu Barua; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jahnu Barua
- Purnima Pathak as Taru Bora
- Indra Bania as Rokheshwar Bora
- Tara
- Badal Das as Mondol
Also Starring in The Catastrophe
· 4 more- Pranjal Saikia S.D.C.
- Gaurav Bania Mohen
- Shobhana Gogoi Moni
- Hemen Choudhury Sanatan Sharma
More from Jahnu Barua
More films directed by Jahnu Barua: Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, It’s a Long Way to the Sea and Aparoopa.
The Catastrophe Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai” and “Katastofen”.
- Also known as
-
- Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai
- Katastofen
- The Yellow Birds
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The Catastrophe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Catastrophe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Catastrophe released?
The Catastrophe was released on February 26, 1987.
Who directed The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe was directed by Jahnu Barua.
More films by Jahnu Barua Who is in the cast of The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe stars Purnima Pathak as Taru Bora, Indra Bania as Rokheshwar Bora and Tara, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Catastrophe have a post-credit scene?
No. The Catastrophe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Catastrophe in?
The original language of The Catastrophe is Assamese.
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