Paharganj

A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.

Runtime

1h 54m

Director

Mira Nair

Cast

Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah

Director Sampooran Singh Gulzar’s insightful comic drama aims to capture the unique perspective of childhood.

Runtime

2h 4m

Director

Sampooran Singh Gulzar

Cast

Uttam Kumar, Vidya Sinha, Shreeram Lagoo

A very clever parrot lives in a Hindu palace, surrounded by many beautiful girls, but the parrot escapes, and is trapped far from the palace. One day, when its new owner is sleeping, the bird convinces a young boy to open the cage door. In return, it shows the boy a secret passage to get into the palace.

Runtime

29m

Director

Mani Kaul

Cast

Anu Aggarwal, Murad Ali, Vasadeva Bhait

Zubeidaa, an aspiring Muslim actress, marries a Hindu prince to become his second wife. Her tumultuous relationship with her husband, and her inner demons lead her to a decision which has fatal consequences for them all.

Runtime

2h 30m

Director

Shyam Benegal

Cast

Karisma Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Rekha

Boothnath vows to redeem himself when spirits tease him, and searches for a child to terrify. He befriends Akhrot, a slum kid, and helps him take on the country's most powerful politician.

Runtime

2h 32m

Director

Nitesh Tiwari

Cast

Amitabh Bachchan, Parth Bhalerao, Boman Irani