36 Chowringhee Lane
1981, English. Directed by Aparna Sen.
After the marriage of her niece, an Anglo-Indian school-teacher, Violet Stoneham, lives a lonely life in her single room flat located at 36 Chowringhee Lane in Calcutta. When a former student starts visiting her with her boyfriend, Violet welcomes them eagerly.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- Aparna SenDirector
- Jennifer KendalMiss Violet Stoneham
- Dhritiman ChatterjeeSamaresh Moitra
- Debashree RoyNandita Roy
- Geoffrey KendalEddie Stoneham
- Soni RazdanRosemary Stoneham
- Sanjana KapoorYoung Violet (as Sanjna Kapoor)
- Karan KapoorDavie
- Ruma Guha ThakurtaNandita's Mother
- Munmun KapoorBijoya
- Dina ArdeshirMrs McGowen
- Fae SoaresMrs Berger
- Renu RoyMiss Mazumdar
Details
- Released
- 29 August 1981
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Aparna Sen
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36 Chowringhee Lane: quick answers
Is 36 Chowringhee Lane worth watching?
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How long is 36 Chowringhee Lane?
36 Chowringhee Lane runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does 36 Chowringhee Lane have a post-credits scene?
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36 Chowringhee Lane parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
36 Chowringhee Lane is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is 36 Chowringhee Lane on?
36 Chowringhee Lane isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 August 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 36 Chowringhee Lane?
If you liked 36 Chowringhee Lane, try My Brilliant Career, I Can't Think Straight, A Perfect Ending.
Who directed 36 Chowringhee Lane?
36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) was directed by Aparna Sen and stars Jennifer Kendal, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Debashree Roy.