Departing from the West's traditional approaches to narrative, performance, and technique, Satyajit Ray tells a story of marital alienation and the tension between material and spiritual concerns. The result is a profoundly calm film that reflects on the balance between work and one's spouse.
1964 · DRAMA, ROMANCE
Charulata
In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
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Official trailer for Charulata, via IFFK - International Film Festival of Keralam. Open on YouTube
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Charulata?
Charulata is a drama film from 1964. In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Lead cast: Madhabi Mukherjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Shailen Mukherjee.
It runs 1h 57m, Audiences have it at 7.5/10 from 159 votes.
Skip it if drama rarely works for you; the upside is elsewhere.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Charulata details
- Release date
- September 10, 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- BN
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
At a glance: Charulata runs 1h 57m, was directed by Satyajit Ray, opened in US cinemas on September 10, 1965, has 14 licensed options across 4 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
7.5/10159 ratings
Charulata sits at 7.5 out of 10 from 159 user ratings.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
FAQ
Charulata — common questions
Is Charulata worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.5/10 from 159 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Charulata and who stars in it?
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Starring Madhabi Mukherjee, Soumitra Chatterjee.
How long is Charulata?
Charulata runs 1h 57m.
Where can I watch Charulata?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Charulata released?
1964-04-17 (Released).
Who is in it
Charulata cast
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