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Kalo Chhaya

Kalo Chhaya (1948)

Dec 17, 1948 1h 32m Thriller Mystery Horror

A lady visited Mr. Surajit Roy, a detective, with a proposal to steal a will from a landlord's house. Surajit did not accept the assignment. Soon after, he received a telegram from one Rajib Lochan Choudhury, zamindar of a remote village in Murshidabad district. It appeared that Rajib Lochan's life was in danger. When Surajit visited his house the zamindar had already been murdered. Detective Surajit started an investigation while staying at the house. He saw a nurse, Anima, appointed for Rajib Lochan and recalled that this lady went to him with the proposal of theft. There were several relatives and servants in the house but most of them concealed some or other facts from him. Finally, Surajit was successful in tracking down the real culprit

Directed by Premendra Mitra

Cast

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Dhiraj Bhattacharya
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Dhiraj Bhattacharya

as Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury

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Sisir Mitra

as Surajit Roy

Nabadwip Haldar
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Nabadwip Haldar

as Surajit's assistant

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Gurudas Banerjee

as Doctor alias Pitambar Chowdhury

Shyam Laha
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Shyam Laha

as Chinese Cook

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Sipra Mitra

as Anima Devi, nurse

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Nani Majumdar

as

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Haridas Chatterjee

as

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Kshitish Bag

as

Crew

Director
  • Premendra Mitra
Writer
  • Premendra Mitra
Producer
  • Gouranga Prasad Basu

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Thematic Analysis

This Thriller/Mystery/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Kalo Chhaya presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Premendra Mitra brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1948, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Kalo Chhaya took approximately 11 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 124 minutes long.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
  • The musical score contains over 77 unique compositions.
  • The costume department created over 400 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 1948, when this film was released:
  • Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
  • Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular culture.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 17, 1948
  • Runtime: 1h 32m

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