- Release date: 1977
- Runtime: 129 min
- Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, History
- Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Amjad Khan, Richard ... See all
- Director: Satyajit Ray
- Plot: Wazed Ali Shah is the ruler of one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British, intent on controlling this rich country, have sent general Outram on a secret... Read more
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Upperstall.com
The film is peppered with brilliant and witty scenes that depict the two characters Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali in their endeavor to play chess against all odds.
Shatranj Ke Khiladi is a sumptuous audio-visual feast that is still delightful to watch.
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| Jan 05, 2006CultureCartel.com
This beautifully filmed scene by itself makes the film worth checking out.
This is a rare Technicolor work from Ray, and the most striking scene is the musical dancing sequence showcasing a rich blend of earthy reddish tones with exquisite golds and ocher.
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| Jun 08, 2008Thaindian.com, Thailand
The academy has so far restored and preserved 15 feature films and two documentaries - "Sikkim" and "Two" - of the Oscar winning filmmaker since 1992.
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS)Satyajit Ray fans in India have a good news.
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