The Chess Players
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7.0In 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.
Released: 1977-10-02129 minDir: Satyajit RayDrama
Cast
- Sanjeev Kumar as Mirza Sajjad Ali
- Saeed Jaffrey as Mir Roshan Ali
- Amjad Khan as Wajid Ali Shah
- Shabana Azmi as Khurshid
- Farida Jalal as Nafisa
- Veena as Queen Mother
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Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1977
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- historical film
- Country of origin
- India
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- idleness
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Screenwriter
- Javed Siddiqui
- Composer
- Satyajit Ray
- Cinematographer
- Soumendu Roy
- Narrative location
- Lucknow
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Categories
1977 films1977 Hindi-language films1977 Indian filmsAdaptations of works by PremchandBest Hindi Feature Film National Film Award winnersChess in IndiaCultural depictions of Indian monarchsFilms about chessFilms about courtesans in IndiaFilms about the Indian Rebellion of 1857Films based on short fictionFilms based on works by Premchand