WATERWALA
Synopsis
Estimates say that once there were hundreds of Bhistis or water carriers roaming on the streets of Kolkata with their goat skin bag Mashaqs supplying cool water to shops and households. They watered the streets and worked for Kolkata Corporation in the distant past. Today there are only 2-3 Bhistis in Kolkata. The first full-length documentary on the Bhistis and why they are vanishing from the streets of Kolkata. An international story of a dying profession in a post-globalized India told locally.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- WATERWALA
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English, Hindi
- Runtime
- Unknown
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for WATERWALA.
More Like WATERWALA
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About WATERWALA
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is WATERWALA about?
Estimates say that once there were hundreds of Bhistis or water carriers roaming on the streets of Kolkata with their goat skin bag Mashaqs supplying cool water to shops and households. They watered the streets and worked for Kolkata Corporation in the distant past. Today there are only 2-3 Bhistis in Kolkata. The first full-length documentary on the Bhistis and why they are vanishing from the streets of Kolkata. An international story of a dying profession in a post-globalized India told locally.
Who directed WATERWALA?
WATERWALA was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in WATERWALA?
The principal cast of WATERWALA includes Not specified.
When was WATERWALA released and how long is it?
WATERWALA was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.