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One Day Before the Rainy Season

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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…

DirectorMani Kaul
WritersMohan Rakesh·Mani Kaul

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Cast · Directed by Mani Kaul

RSRekha Sabnis
Rekha Sabnis
Mallika
AKArun Khopkar
Arun Khopkar
Kalidasa
OSOm Shivpuri
Om Shivpuri
Vilom
AIAruna Irani
Aruna Irani
Ambika
AK
Anuradha Kapoor
US
Uma Sahaay
HB
Hemant Bose
SD
Surendra Dheer
VM
Vishnu Mathur
PKPinchoo Kapoor
Pinchoo Kapoor

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One Day Before the Rainy Season — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Day Before the Rainy Season?

One Day Before the Rainy Season is streaming on NFDC in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is One Day Before the Rainy Season on Netflix?

No, One Day Before the Rainy Season is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on NFDC.

Is One Day Before the Rainy Season on Amazon Prime Video?

No, One Day Before the Rainy Season isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on NFDC instead.

Where can I watch One Day Before the Rainy Season for free?

One Day Before the Rainy Season is available on NFDC in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is One Day Before the Rainy Season based on a true story?

Yes — One Day Before the Rainy Season is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).