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1 online resource (streaming video file) (146 minutes): .flv file, sound |
Summary |
At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, as India proclaims independence from Great Britain, two newborn babies are switched by a nurse in a Bombay hospital. Saleem Sinai, the illegitimate son of a poor woman, and Shiva, the offspring of a wealthy couple, are fated to live the destiny meant for each other. Their lives become mysteriously intertwined and are inextricably linked to India's whirlwind journey of triumphs and disasters. Winner of Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Seema Biswas) at the **Canadian Screen Awards.** Nominated for Best Film at the **London Film Festival.** *"The film is beautifully shot, with vivid production design." - Claudia Puig, **USA Today*** |
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Performer |
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Rajat Kapoor, Satya Bhabha, Shabana Azmi |
Event |
Originally produced by Roadshow Films in 2013 |
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In English,Hindi |
Subject |
Historical drama.
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Asians.
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Foreign films.
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Drama.
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Motion pictures.
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Drama
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Motion Pictures
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plays (performing arts compositions)
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drama (literary genre)
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Asians
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Drama
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Foreign films
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Historical drama
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Motion pictures
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Feature films
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Feature films.
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Streaming video
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Author |
Mehta, Deepa, film director
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Rai Bachchan, Aishwarya, actor
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Kher, Anupam, actor
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Ranaut, Kangana, actor
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Kapoor, Rajat, actor
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Bhabha, Satya, actor
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Azmi, Shabana, actor
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Roadshow Films (Firm),
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Kanopy (Firm)
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