Chokher Bali (2003)
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Chokher Bali is streaming in India on JioHotstar, Hoichoi Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Ratings on Chokher Bali stayed too thin to say where this Bengali film lands. At 167 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In India you can stream it on JioHotstar, Hoichoi Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 47m on it?
2h 47m of Bengali drama with romance threaded through. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
A young woman is left to her own devices when her sickly husband dies. Based on the novel by Rabindranath Tagore.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 47m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Bengali |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Rituparno Ghosh
Cast
Prosenjit Chatterjee
Mahendra
Tota Roy Chowdhury
Behari
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Binodini
Raima Sen
Ashalata
Lily Chakravarty
Rajlakshmi
Sonali Chakraborty
Where to watch in India
JioHotstarHoichoi Amazon Channel
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Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Chokher Bali worth watching?
It's too early for a verdict — Chokher Bali doesn't have enough ratings yet. 2h 47m of Bengali drama with romance threaded through. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Where can I watch Chokher Bali?
You can stream Chokher Bali in India on JioHotstar, Hoichoi Amazon Channel.
When is Chokher Bali releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Chokher Bali is already streaming in India on JioHotstar, Hoichoi Amazon Channel.
What language is Chokher Bali in?
Chokher Bali is a Bengali film (Drama / Romance).