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All Characters Mr. Mitra Mrs. Mitra Anjali Gautam Poddar Mr. Talukdar Nilima Mr. Amiya Sarbadhikari
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Amit Chaudhuri

Chowkidar Term Analysis

In Hindi, a watchman. Mr. Mitra asks directions from a chowkidar on the way to Anjali’s parents’ apartment.
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