Shatranj Ke Khilari

1977 [HINDI]

Action / Comedy / Drama / History

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 91% · 11 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 85% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 10 4445 4.4K

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Plot summary

In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.

Director

Satyajit Ray Photo
Satyajit Ray

Top cast

Shabana Azmi Photo
Shabana Azmi as Khurshid, Mirza's wife
Sanjeev Kumar Photo
Sanjeev Kumar as Mirza Sajjad Ali
Amjad Khan Photo
Amjad Khan as Wajid Ali Shah
Leela Mishra Photo
Leela Mishra as Hirya, Khurshid's maid
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1.03 GB
1280*720
Urdu 2.0
Not Rated
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25 fps
1 hr 55 min
Seeds 3
1.92 GB
1920*1080
Urdu 2.0
Not Rated
Subtitles us  
25 fps
1 hr 55 min
Seeds 8

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

The Chess Players' doesn't have the classy masterstroke

'The Chess Players' doesn't have the classy masterstroke which designed the Apu trilogy, and it lacks the energy of 'Charulata' or 'Devi'. The performances in the film are not 'Naayak' and 'Teen Kanya', and yet the film is so much fun! with a moving satire on the Nawabi and a moving depiction of the original Premchand short story, the film comes with its own moments which can well be called some of the most priceless in the Hindi cinema. With an imperative take on the satire oozing through the story and with the performances, especially delivered by the impeccable Shabana Aazmi and Amjad Khan, this is an imperative Ray work which lifts off and soars high. A scintillating and freshly entertaining directorial debut in Bollywood by all means it was.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

A bit slow at times but full of

A bit slow at times but full of inventiveness and humour, and the depiction of some of the relationships - between the players, between them and their wives - is marvelous
Reviewed by R T 10 / 10

Subtle, and funny - Ray satirizes the Nawab

Subtle, and funny - Ray satirizes the Nawab culture, their obsessions and egos with perfect dead pan deliveries of their lines and habits.
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