Kali Salwar (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2002, Kali Salwar is a drama film directed by Fareeda Mehta, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Kali Salwar stars Sadiya Siddiqui, Surekha Sikri, Irrfan Khan as Shankar and Vrajesh Hirjee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kali Salwar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kali Salwar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kali Salwar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kali Salwar (2002)?
- In IN, Kali Salwar is available to stream on NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kali Salwar worth watching?
- Kali Salwar holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kali Salwar?
- Kali Salwar stars Sadiya Siddiqui, Surekha Sikri, Irrfan Khan, Vrajesh Hirjee and Kay Kay Menon.
- When was Kali Salwar released?
- Kali Salwar was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.