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Shatranj Ke Khilari, also subtitled and later internationally released with the translated title The Chess Players, is a 1977 Indian film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name.
Oct 3, 1977 · The Chess Players: Directed by Satyajit Ray. With Sanjeev Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Shabana Azmi, Farida Jalal. In 1856, two obsessed noblemen ignore everything while playing chess and fail to notice British rule extending into their Indian province.
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Dec 31, 2014 · Shatranj Ke Khilari (English: The Chess Players) is a 1977 Indian film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on Munshi Premchand 's short story of the same name. Amjad Khan plays the role of Wajid Ali Shah, King of Awadh, and Richard Attenborough plays the role of General James Outram.
THE CHESS PLAYERS is a multifaceted, psychologically precise parable about British imperialism in India in the mid-19th century. Satirical, snappy and lighthearted, but also haunting and...
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- Sanjeev Kumar
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The Chess Players (English Subtitled) From the legendary master of Indian art cinema Satyajit Ray (The Apu Trilogy), comes this powerful treatise on power and manipulation featuring Sir Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park).
Satyajit Ray's 1977 film "Shatranj Ke Khilari" ("The Chess Players") is a poignant portrayal of the decline of the Awadh kingdom in 18th century India, set against the backdrop of the British East India Company's growing influence.
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Feb 19, 2002 · Two chess-obsessed noblemen, Mir (Jaffrey) and Mirza (Kumar), meet everyday to indulge in their passion. In doing so they ignore, and are indifferent to the upheaval that...
