One Day Before the Rainy Season(1971)
अषाढ़ का एक दिन
A beautifully shot tragic retelling of Mohan Rakesh's Hindi play on Kalidasa's lover Mallika and their relationship.
One Day Before the Rainy Season Synopsis
A literary film based on a play in three acts, One Day Before the Rainy Season (Ashad Ka Ek Din) portrays the love of Mallika and Kalidasa, the renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist. Vilom, a friend to both and interested in Mallika, is a passive onlooker for the first two acts. Kalidasa leaves his verdant mountain valley home for the splendour of far off Ujjain, where he wins fame. The action of the film is rooted in the village to which Kalidasa returns years later and finds Mallika married to Vilom and the mother of his child. Mallika sacrificed her love so that the poet could pursue his muse.
One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971) is a drama film directed by Mani Kaul, released on August 8, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Rekha Sabnis, Arun Khopkar, Om Shivpuri and Aruna Irani. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Mani Kaul
- Writers:
- Mohan Rakesh, Mohan Rakesh, Mani Kaul
- Cinematographer:
- K.K. Mahajan
- Composer:
- Jaidev
- Production:
- National Film Development Corporation of India, Film Finance Corporation
- Status:
- Released
One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971) Trailer
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Ashad Ka Ek Din (1971) | Hindi Full Movie | Mohan Rakesh's Classic Play Based | A Mani Kaul Directed
Trailer
AASHAD KA EK DIN (1971) | Director- Mani Kaul | Om Shivpuri, Aruna Irani, Arun Khopkar
Teaser
One Day Before the Rainy Season Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rekha Sabnis
as Mallika
Arun Khopkar
as Kalidasa
Om Shivpuri
as Vilom
Aruna Irani
as Ambika
- Anuradha Kapoor
Anuradha Kapoor
- Uma Sahaay
Uma Sahaay
- Hemant Bose
Hemant Bose
- Surendra Dheer
Surendra Dheer
- Vishnu Mathur
Vishnu Mathur
Pinchoo Kapoor
Key crew
Directed by Mani Kaul, written by Mohan Rakesh, Mohan Rakesh and Mani Kaul.
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One Day Before the Rainy Season Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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One Day Before the Rainy Season – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Day Before the Rainy Season online?
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One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in One Day Before the Rainy Season?
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The main cast of One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971) includes Rekha Sabnis, Arun Khopkar, Om Shivpuri, Aruna Irani and Anuradha Kapoor. The film was directed by Mani Kaul. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Day Before the Rainy Season released?
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One Day Before the Rainy Season was released on August 8, 1971 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is One Day Before the Rainy Season worth watching?
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One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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