Kharij
খারিজ
“The case is closed.”
Synopsis
A pre-teen servant boy dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a cold winter night in the kitchen. The household is suddenly plunged into psychological turmoil, torn between guilt and fear of a police investigation and the resulting scandal. As events unfold, the employer and his wife reveal their petty, hypocritical selves.
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Top Cast
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Anjan Dutt
Anjan Sen
Mamata Shankar
Mamata Sen
Sreela Majumdar
Sreela
Debatosh Ghosh
Nilotpal Dey
Bimal Chatterjee
Charuprakash Ghosh
Counsellor
Gyanesh Mallik
Debapratimm Dasgupta
Indranil Moitra
Binoy Lahiri
Bakul Ghosh
Gita Sen
Ramen Roy Chowdhury
Landlord's son
Sunil Gupta Kabiraj
Ashok Chakrabarty
Prashanto Chatterjee
Shailen Ganguli
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrinal Sen
- Original Score
- B.V. Karanth, Chandan Roy Chowdhury
- Original Title
- খারিজ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Neel Kanth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen, Ramapada Chowdhury
B.V. Karanth, Chandan Roy Chowdhury
K.K. Mahajan
Gangadhar Naskar
Department Leadership Roster
Mrinal Sen
Director
Gangadhar Naskar
Editor
K.K. Mahajan
Director of Photography
B.V. Karanth
Original Music Composer
Chandan Roy Chowdhury
Original Music Composer
Mrinal Sen
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kharij
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kharij about?
A pre-teen servant boy dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a cold winter night in the kitchen. The household is suddenly plunged into psychological turmoil, torn between guilt and fear of a police investigation and the resulting scandal. As events unfold, the employer and his wife reveal their petty, hypocritical selves.
Who directed Kharij?
Kharij was directed by Mrinal Sen.
Who stars in Kharij?
The principal cast of Kharij includes Anjan Dutt, Mamata Shankar, Sreela Majumdar, Debatosh Ghosh, Nilotpal Dey.
When was Kharij released and how long is it?
Kharij was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Kharij?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kharij was composed by B.V. Karanth, Chandan Roy Chowdhury.
Is Kharij based on a book or true story?
Kharij is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ramapada Chowdhury".