Kalank
कलंक
Synopsis
In Pre-Independent India, circa 1945, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kalank | Official Trailer | Varun | Aditya Roy | Sanjay | Alia | Sonakshi | Madhuri| Abhishek VarmanOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-07
Top Cast
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Alia Bhatt
Roop Chaudhry
Varun Dhawan
Zafar
Aditya Roy Kapur
Dev Chaudhry
Sanjay Dutt
Balraj Chaudhry
Madhuri Dixit
Bahaar Begum
Sonakshi Sinha
Satya Chaudhry
Kunal Kemmu
Abdul
Kiara Advani
Lajjo
Achint Kaur
Saroj: Chaudhry household's housekeeper
Pawan Chopra
Dharampal Sami: Roop's father
Hiten Tejwani
Abbas Ahmed Razi: Dev's colleague
Kriti Sanon
Dancer in the song "Aira Gaira"
Pavail Gulati
Aditya Khanna: a journalist who interviews and documents Roop's life story
Meera Chopra
Mukesh Rishi
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abhishek Varman
- Screenplay & Story
- Abhishek Varman, Hussain Dalal, Shibani Bathija
- Original Score
- Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara, Pritam Chakraborty
- Original Title
- कलंक
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18M
- Production Studios
- Dharma Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Fox Star Studios, Zeal Z Entertainment Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abhishek Varman
Abhishek Varman, Hussain Dalal, Shibani Bathija, Amitabh Bhattacharya
Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara, Pritam Chakraborty
Binod Pradhan
Shweta Venkat Mathew
Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Sajid Nadiadwala, Hiroo Johar, Pravin Khairnar
Department Leadership Roster
Sanchit Balhara
Original Music Composer
Ankit Balhara
Original Music Composer
Abhishek Varman
Screenplay
Abhishek Varman
Director
Karan Johar
Producer
Apoorva Mehta
Producer
Sajid Nadiadwala
Producer
Kshamata Sachin Gurav
Production Design
Prashant Thakur
Visual Effects Supervisor
Binod Pradhan
Director of Photography
Shweta Venkat Mathew
Editor
Pritam Chakraborty
Original Music Composer
Hiroo Johar
Producer
Hussain Dalal
Screenplay
Shibani Bathija
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalank
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kalank about?
In Pre-Independent India, circa 1945, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.
Who directed Kalank?
Kalank was directed by Abhishek Varman.
Who stars in Kalank?
The principal cast of Kalank includes Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit.
When was Kalank released and how long is it?
Kalank was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
How much did Kalank make at the box office?
Kalank grossed $18M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kalank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kalank was composed by Sanchit Balhara, Ankit Balhara, Pritam Chakraborty.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kalank?
Kalank holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).