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Kabuliwala

19612h 14mHemen Gupta
IMDb 8.0

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A poor Afghani leaves his family behind to earn a living as a dried fruit vendor in India. Profoundly homesick, he befriends a young girl who reminds him of his own daughter. Meanwhile, the locals are distrustful of all foreigners.

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What is Kabuliwala (1961) about?

A poor Afghani leaves his family behind to earn a living as a dried fruit vendor in India. Profoundly homesick, he befriends a young girl who reminds him of his own daughter. Meanwhile, the locals are distrustful of all foreigners.

Who stars in Kabuliwala?

Kabuliwala stars Balraj Sahni (Abdul Rehman Khan), Baby Sonu (Mini), Sajjan Lal Purohit, Asit Sen, Usha Kiran (Rama, Mini's Mother). The film was directed by Hemen Gupta.

How long is Kabuliwala?

Kabuliwala has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1961.

Is Kabuliwala worth watching?

Kabuliwala holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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