Screenplay: Shama Zaidi

Direction Sanjivan Lal

Cast Boman Irani · William Dalrymple · Shashi Tharoor · Gurharpal Singh

Synopsis 1947: Brexit India (2023) delves into the extensive period of British rule in India, spanning from 1609 to 1947. This comprehensive documentary seeks to illuminate the multifaceted reasons behind India's independence, beyond the well-documented efforts of national leaders. Hosted and...

Direction M.S. Sathyu

Cast Balraj Sahni · A.K. Hangal · Gita Siddharth · Jamal Hashmi

Synopsis Hot Winds (1974) unfolds in the tumultuous period following India's partition, where a Muslim businessman and his loved ones grapple with the challenges of asserting their rights in a land that was once their own. The narrative delves into their...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Rajit Kapoor · Raghuvir Yadav · Siraj Ahmed · Rakesh Dhar

Synopsis The Seventh Horse of the Sun (1993) follows a man reminiscing about his friend, Manek Mulla, known for his captivating storytelling. One afternoon, Manek weaves a distinctive tale of love through a series of interconnected stories, each offering different perspectives...

Direction Muzaffar Ali

Cast Rekha · Farooq Shaikh · Naseeruddin Shah · Raj Babbar

Direction Muzaffar Ali

Cast Imran Abbas · Pernia Qureshi · Muzaffar Ali · Dalip Tahil

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Farida Jalal · Surekha Sikri · Amit Phalke · Himani Shivpuri

Synopsis Mammo (1994) follows the life of Riyaz, a 13-year-old boy residing in the bustling city of Bombay, India. Living in poverty with his grandmother, Fayyuzi, and her sister, Mehmooda, affectionately known as Mammo, Riyaz's world is shaped by his challenging...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Leela Naidu · Neena Gupta · Aneeta Kanwar · Soni Razdan

Synopsis Trikal (Past, Present, Future) (1985) follows the journey of a man who hails from Goa and decides to revisit his once-grand, now-dilapidated family mansion. As he explores the decaying estate, he is transported back in time, reliving the intricate web...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Shabana Azmi · Smita Patil · Naseeruddin Shah · Amrish Puri

Synopsis Market Place (1983) is a compelling film inspired by the renowned Urdu short story 'Aanandi' penned by Pakistani author Ghulam Abbas. The narrative unfolds around a bustling brothel situated in the core of a metropolitan area, which attracts the attention...