Kali Salwar (2002)

Kali Salwar (2002) poster

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.

Director: Fareeda Mehta
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ved Nair
Editing: Aseem Sinha
Production: Andaaz Productions, National Film Development Corporation of India
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi

Keywords

metropolis, prostitute, garment

Trailer

Kali Salwar Trailer
More Films by Director: Fareeda Mehta
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Kali Salwar stars Sadiya Siddiqui, Surekha Sikri, Irrfan Khan, Vrajesh Hirjee, Kay Kay Menon, Ashok Banthia.
How long is Kali Salwar?
Kali Salwar has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Kali Salwar?
Kali Salwar is a Drama film.
Where was Kali Salwar produced?
Kali Salwar was produced in India.