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Movie The Rerun: 1960s

Mahanagar

In Calcutta, a housewife takes a job selling door to door to help her struggling household, unsettling the traditional expectations of her family.

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We haven’t verified where Mahanagar is streaming in Canada yet. Check JustWatch

Our take

In Calcutta, a housewife takes a job selling door to door to help her struggling household, unsettling the traditional expectations of her family.

Why watch Satyajit Ray directs Madhabi Mukherjee, and critic Philip French placed the film alongside The Apu Trilogy among Ray's finest work.

Cast & crew

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Quick answers

Where can I watch Mahanagar?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Mahanagar in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is Mahanagar about?
In Calcutta, a housewife takes a job selling door to door to help her struggling household, unsettling the traditional expectations of her family.
Who is in the cast of Mahanagar?
Mahanagar stars Jaya Bachchan, Anil Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandopadhyay and Madhabi Mukherjee.
Who directed Mahanagar?
Mahanagar was directed by Satyajit Ray.
When did Mahanagar come out?
Mahanagar was released on 27 September 1963.
How long is Mahanagar?
Mahanagar runs 128 minutes (2 h 8 min).

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