Kali Salwar
काली सलवार
Synopsis
Sultana, a small town prostitute and her pimp Khudabaksh migrate to the metropolis, bringing with them their dreams and meagre belongings. Sultana goes about her bright and artful seductions but somehow misses her targets. Her business collapses. Desperately, Khudabaksh too tries his hand at many jobs but is unsuccessful. Sultana's loneliness and despair get objectified in her desire for a 'salwaar' that she needs to complete her black ensemble for the observance of mourning for Moharram.
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NFDC presents KALI SALWAAR (Hindi) - Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fareeda Mehta
- Screenplay & Story
- Saadat Hassan Manto, Fareeda Mehta
- Original Score
- Ved Nair
- Original Title
- काली सलवार
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Andaaz Productions, National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fareeda Mehta
Saadat Hassan Manto, Fareeda Mehta
Ved Nair
Aseem Sinha
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Fareeda Mehta
Director
Fareeda Mehta
Writer
Aseem Sinha
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kali Salwar
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What is Kali Salwar about?
Sultana, a small town prostitute and her pimp Khudabaksh migrate to the metropolis, bringing with them their dreams and meagre belongings. Sultana goes about her bright and artful seductions but somehow misses her targets. Her business collapses. Desperately, Khudabaksh too tries his hand at many jobs but is unsuccessful. Sultana's loneliness and despair get objectified in her desire for a 'salwaar' that she needs to complete her black ensemble for the observance of mourning for Moharram.
Who directed Kali Salwar?
Kali Salwar was directed by Fareeda Mehta.
Who stars in Kali Salwar?
The principal cast of Kali Salwar includes Sadiya Siddiqui, Surekha Sikri, Irrfan Khan, Vrajesh Hirjee, Kay Kay Menon.
When was Kali Salwar released and how long is it?
Kali Salwar was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Kali Salwar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kali Salwar was composed by Ved Nair.