The Home and the World
ঘরে বাইরে
“TRADITION VERSUS MODERNISM”
Synopsis
In the early 1900s, Nikhilesh, a wealthy Westernized Hindu in colonial East Bengal, feels compelled to test the love of his wife, Bimala. He introduces her to his friend Sandip, a politician agitating against British rule, and Bimala is equally taken with both Sandip's anti-colonial fervor and the man himself. Personal and political tensions subsequently flare as the now assertive Bimala has to make a crucial decision.
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Soumitra Chatterjee
Sandip Mukherjee
Victor Banerjee
Nikhilesh Choudhury
Swatilekha Sengupta
Bimala Choudhury
Gopa Aich
The Sister-in-Law
Jennifer Kendal
Miss Gilby
Manoj Mitra
Headmaster
Bimal Chatterjee
Kulada
Indrapramit Roy
Amulya
Sunil Sarkar
Tinu Ghosh
Bibhuti Nandi
Haradhan Basu
Subal Das
Shashanka Bhattacharya
Rasik Banerjee
Govinda Chakravarti
Somenath Majumdar
Rambalak Pandey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Score
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Title
- ঘরে বাইরে
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray, Rabindranath Tagore, Akshay Kumar Boral, Jyotirindranath Tagore
Satyajit Ray
Soumendu Roy
Dulal Dutta
Department Leadership Roster
Satyajit Ray
Director
Satyajit Ray
Screenplay
Satyajit Ray
Original Music Composer
Soumendu Roy
Director of Photography
Dulal Dutta
Editor
Ashoke Bose
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Home and the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Home and the World about?
In the early 1900s, Nikhilesh, a wealthy Westernized Hindu in colonial East Bengal, feels compelled to test the love of his wife, Bimala. He introduces her to his friend Sandip, a politician agitating against British rule, and Bimala is equally taken with both Sandip's anti-colonial fervor and the man himself. Personal and political tensions subsequently flare as the now assertive Bimala has to make a crucial decision.
Who directed The Home and the World?
The Home and the World was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Who stars in The Home and the World?
The principal cast of The Home and the World includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Victor Banerjee, Swatilekha Sengupta, Gopa Aich, Jennifer Kendal.
When was The Home and the World released and how long is it?
The Home and the World was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Home and the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Home and the World was composed by Satyajit Ray.
Is The Home and the World based on a book or true story?
The Home and the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rabindranath Tagore".