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SPIC MACAY Cinema Classics : Shatranj Ke Khiladi (A Film by Satyajit Ray)

SPIC MACAY presents SHATRANJ KE KHILARI by Satyajit Ray

Released in the year 1977

Shatranj Ke Khilari is an Indian film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name.The film is set in 1856 on the eve of the Indian rebellion of 1857. The British are about to annex the Indian State of Awadh. The daily life of two wealthy men who are devoted to chess is presented against the background of scheming officials of the British East India Company, the history of its relations with the Indian ruler of Awadh, and the ruler's devotion both to his religious practice and the pursuit of pleasure.

Run time :- 129 minutes

Date :- 12th March, 2021

Zoom link :- bit.ly/smcinemaclassic

Screening will be followed by interaction and discussion with Mr.Jawarimal Parakh retired professor of Hindi, Critic and Film analyst. 

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