Kalank
2019, Hindi. Directed by Abhishek Varman.
In Pre-Independent India, circa 1945, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
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Where to watch Kalank
Kalank is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Abhishek VarmanDirector
- Alia BhattRoop Chaudhry
- Varun DhawanZafar
- Aditya Roy KapurDev Chaudhry
- Sanjay DuttBalraj Chaudhry
- Madhuri DixitBahaar Begum
- Sonakshi SinhaSatya Chaudhry
- Kunal KemmuAbdul
- Kiara AdvaniLajjo
- Achint KaurSaroj: Chaudhry household's housekeeper
- Pawan ChopraDharampal Sami: Roop's father
- Hiten TejwaniAbbas Ahmed Razi: Dev's colleague
- Kriti SanonDancer in the song "Aira Gaira"
Details
- Released
- 17 April 2019
- Original title
- कलंक
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Abhishek Varman, Shibani Bathija, Hussain Dalal
- Box office
- $18M
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Kalank: quick answers
Is Kalank worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kalank?
Kalank runs 166 minutes (2h 46m).
Does Kalank have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kalank. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kalank parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kalank is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kalank on?
Kalank is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kalank?
If you liked Kalank, try Mughal-e-Azam, Shikara, Bajirao Mastani.
Who directed Kalank?
Kalank (2019) was directed by Abhishek Varman and stars Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur.