Kali Salwar
2002, Hindi. Directed by Fareeda Mehta.
Sultana, a small town prostitute and her pimp Khudabaksh migrate to the metropolis, bringing with them their dreams and meagre belongings. Sultana goes about her bright and artful seductions but somehow misses her targets. Her business collapses. Desperately, Khudabaksh too tries his hand at many jobs but is unsuccessful. Sultana's loneliness and despair get objectified in her desire for a 'salwaar' that she needs to complete her black ensemble for the observance of mourning for Moharram.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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- Released
- 1 February 2002
- Original title
- काली सलवार
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Saadat Hassan Manto, Fareeda Mehta
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What Kali Salwar is based on
Kali Salwar is based on Kali Shalwar by Saadat Hasan Manto.
Kali Shalwar
By Saadat Hasan Manto
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Kali Salwar runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Who directed Kali Salwar?
Kali Salwar (2002) was directed by Fareeda Mehta and stars Sadiya Siddiqui, Surekha Sikri, Irrfan Khan.
What is Kali Salwar based on?
Kali Salwar is based on Kali Shalwar by Saadat Hasan Manto.