Sanjeev Kumar
Mirza Sajjad Ali
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Summary. The film shows in parallel the historical drama of the Indian princely state of Awadh (whose capital is Lucknow) and its Nawab, Wajid Ali Shah who is overthrown by the British, alongside the story of two noblemen who are obsessed with shatranj, i.e. chess . Wajid Ali Shah, the ruling Nawab of Awadh, is a languid artist and poet, no ...
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.
- (4.1K)
- Comedy, Drama, History
- Satyajit Ray
- 1977-10-03
Dec 31, 2014 · Language. Hindi. 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.
- 115 min
- 3.5K
- Dr. Sanjib Malik
The Chess Players. In 1856, two obsessive chess players fail to notice British rule extending into their Indian province.
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- Sanjeev Kumar
- Satyajit Ray
- Comedy, Drama, History
Apr 7, 2006 · Mirza (Sanjeev Kumar) and Meer (Saeed Jaffrey), two Lucknow noblemen, are so enamored of chess playing that they’re oblivious to the political and domestic upheavals around them. While Mirza’s wife wiles away in her bedroom, cross and neglected, Meer uses her husband’s all-day devotion to chess playing as an opportunity for some cuckolding.
Where to watch. Currently you are able to watch "The Chess Players" streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads. Synopsis. 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.
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Oct 2, 1977 · 1977 Drama · 2h 9m. Stream The Chess Players. Subscribe and Watch. It is the year 1856. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the king of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British colonialists, intent on controlling this rich land, have sent general Outram on a secret mission to clear the way for an annexation.
