The Bengali
2021, English. Directed by Kavery Kaul.
In the 1900s, Indian men immigrated to Louisiana, often intermarrying with African American women. Fatima, a descendant of this practice, journeys from her New Orleans home to Kolkata, seeking her long-lost forbears. Armed with a handful of faded documents, she struggles with language and suspicion, but the lure of family and the kindness of strangers make her quest worthwhile. Vibrant, colorful scenery provides the backdrop for this easy-paced, feel-good tale of finding your roots.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 July 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kavery Kaul
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The Bengali runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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The Bengali isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 2021. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bengali?
If you liked The Bengali, try My Mom Jayne, To Kill a Tiger, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed The Bengali?
The Bengali (2021) was directed by Kavery Kaul.