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Satyajit Ray

The Chess Players (Shatranj Ke Khilari)

Director Satyajit Ray Cast Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi
Edition 1980
129' - 1977 - Historical, Drama, Comedy - Dialogue: Urdu, English, Hindi
Wazed Ali Shah was the ruler of one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British, intent on controlling this rich country, had sent General Outram on a secret mission to clear the way for an annexation. While pressure was mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, Ali Shah composes poems and listens to music, secluded in his palace. The court was of no help, as exemplified by nobles Mir and Mirza, who, ignoring the situation of their country and all of their duties towards their families, spend their days playing endless parties of chess.

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Credits

Directors

Satyajit Ray

Cast

Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi

Scenario

Satyajit Ray

More info

Dialogue

Urdu, English, Hindi

Countries of production

India

Screenplay based on

"Shatranj Ke Khilari" (Munshi Premchand)

Year

1977