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Salil Choudhury

Salil Choudhury

Composer · Died September 5, 1995, aged 71 · Harinavi, 24 Parganas, Bengal Presidency, British India

Born
November 19, 1923
Died
September 5, 1995 (aged 71)
From
Harinavi, 24 Parganas, Bengal Presidency, British India
Works as
Composer
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 80 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 9% in 30 days

What are Salil Choudhury's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Morality
23%
Survival
16%
Power
12%
Society
5%
Ideas
4%
Romantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
4
Romantic
4
Dread
2
Joyful
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Haunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Salil Choudhury's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Salil Choudhury's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

80 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Labour of Love(2014)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Dhobi Ghat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Songs

  • In the Forest... Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Lyricist

  • Swami Vivekananda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Songs

  • Thumboli Kadappuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Composer

  • Vasthuhara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Composer

  • Haraner Naat Jamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Composer

  • Nehru: The Jewel of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Composer

  • Aakhri Badla(1989)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kamla Ki Maut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Composer

  • Trishagni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Composer

  • Zevar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Composer

  • Vellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Composer

  • Anthiveyilile Ponnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Composer

  • In Search of Famine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Composer

  • Chirutha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Composer · Lyricist

  • Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Composer

  • Azhiyatha Kolangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Composer

  • Ee Ganam Marakkumo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Composer

  • Madanolsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Composer

  • Kokila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Composer

  • Kabita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Composer

  • Aparadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Composer

  • Minoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Composer · Screenplay · Story

  • The Royal Hunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Composer

  • Anand Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Music Director

  • Chhoti Si Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Composer

  • The Season(1975)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Raasaleela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Composer

  • Raagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Composer

  • Ek Gaon Ki Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Composer

  • Rajnigandha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Composer

  • Nellu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Composer

  • Swapnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Composer

  • Marjina Abdulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Composer · Lyricist

  • Sabse Bada Sukh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Composer

  • Roktakto Bangla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Composer

  • Annadata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Composer

  • Anokha Milan(1972)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mere Apne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Composer

  • Where the River Padma Flows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Anand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Composer

  • Ittefaq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Music Director

  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Director

  • Chemmeen(1965)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Poonam Ki Raat(1965)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lal Pathar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Music Director

  • Half Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Music Director

  • Jhoola(1962)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Prem Patra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Composer · Screenplay

  • Kabuliwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Composer

  • Maya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Composer

  • A Soft Note on a Sharp Scale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Char Diwari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Composer

  • Chhaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Composer

  • Immortal Stupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Composer

  • Mem-didi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Composer

  • The Test (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Composer · Story

  • Kanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Composer

  • Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Composer

  • Madhumati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Composer

  • Runaway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Composer

  • Apradhi Kaun? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Composer

  • Musafir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Composer

  • Ek Gaon Ki Kahani(1957)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gotama the Buddha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Composer

  • Jagte Raho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Composer

  • Aawaz(1956)

    Composer · Music Director

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Parivar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Composer

  • The Dawn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Composer

  • Amanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Composer

  • Rickshaw-wala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Composer · Lyricist

  • Tonga-Wali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Composer

  • Naukari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Composer

  • Biraj Bahu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Composer

  • Bansher Kella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Composer

  • Two Acres of Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Composer · Story

  • The House Next Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Music Director

  • Barjatri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Lyricist · Music Director

  • Paribartan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Music Director

Career shape

A full career of 77 titles from 1949 to 2015.

Highest rated

Chemmeen (1965)

Midcredits 91st

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting2 of 77: 2 only acting, 0 with another roleDirecting1 of 77: 1 only directing, 0 with another roleWriting9 of 77: 1 only writing, 8 with another roleMusic63 of 77: 56 only music, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score89thOther crew10 of 77: 9 only other crew, 1 with another role

77 titles, 8 with more than one role.

By decade

1940s1 · crew1950s18 · crew1960s18 · 1 acting · 17 crew1970s24 · 1 acting · 23 crew1980s8 · crew1990s5 · crew2000s1 · crew2010s2 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Salil Choudhury's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 9; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

1stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 9 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · composer

Aakhri Badla (1989)

94th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · composer

Labour of Love (2014)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Salil Choudhury work with?

People who share at least 2 of Salil Choudhury's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Abhi Bhattacharya shares the most, 2.

Actors