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Kalank

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Kalank

Released Apr 17, 2019

2h 46m

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Set in 1945, in Pre-Independent India, 'Kalank' is the story of a vivid and ethereal world, lost when the fire of Partition engulfs the city and the country. It's the story of the shades of Reds in their lives as they yearn for hues of love while Husnabad gets soaked in the reds of violence and revenge.

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Lisa Tsering

The Hollywood Reporter

Kalank offers unexpected and welcome nuance for a mainstream Bollywood film.

Apr 25, 2019

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Kalank doesn't really lift off the screen. The whole feels like a giant set, stately and ponderous and minus impact; the cast all costumed and perfumed and largely life-less, sparking only in bits and pieces.

Rated: 1.5/5

Apr 19, 2019

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Anupama Chopra

Film Companion

The film is an operatic fantasy filled with staggering sets, swirling fabric and heartache, but to enjoy it, you must wholly suspend disbelief.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 19, 2019

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Surya Komal

Just for Movie Freaks

Kalank, much like every Dharma Productions’ film is decorated with magnificent set designs and was a visual extravaganza. But, the movie only got worse and worse with every ticking minute and was a trainwreck when it comes to storytelling.

Rated: 1.5/5

Apr 30, 2025

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Rich Phippen

Common Sense Media

Bollywood historical romance falls flat; some violence.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 3, 2020

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Sucharita Tyagi

Film Companion

So much happening in this one movie, all of it in excruciating slow-motion for an inexplicable reason...

Jun 17, 2019

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skb

Beautiful scenes, but terrible story line.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/20/22

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Basira A

Can't believe they gathered big Bollywood stars, and this is the output :( Could have been way better!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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naour m

It was a nice romance, loved the aesthetics and all yet the portrayal of Islam was a bit iffy. The partition was violent for everyone. Still good though, loved Zaffar and Roop.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/23/23

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Audience Member

It's a really good movie, the scenes are beautiful and so is the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

The movie was good! Amazing story line, lots of plot twists. HOWEVER ITS PORTRAYS MUSLIMS IN A BAD WAY! Killing people and shit? Why always the Muslims?

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

I loved how every character understands what respect and love means. (Except Balraj).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Synopsis

Set in 1945, in Pre-Independent India, 'Kalank' is the story of a vivid and ethereal world, lost when the fire of Partition engulfs the city and the country. It's the story of the shades of Reds in their lives as they yearn for hues of love while Husnabad gets soaked in the reds of violence and revenge.

Director: Abhishek Varman
Producer: Karan Johar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta
Screenwriter: Abhishek Varman, Shibani Bathija
Distributor: FIP
Production Co: Dharma Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.7M
Runtime: 2h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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