Cast: Nadira

Direction Ismail Merchant

Cast Greta Scacchi · Madhur Jaffrey · James Wilby · Neena Gupta

Synopsis Cotton Mary (1999) unfolds on the Malabar Coast during the early 1950s, where a British family encounters a significant cultural divide, prompting a reassessment of both traditional and colonial perspectives. As India navigates the challenges of independence from colonial governance,...

Direction Shyam Ramsay · Tulsi Ramsay

Cast Navin Nischol · Sarika · Om Shivpuri · Nadira

Synopsis Dahshat (1981) follows the chilling tale of Dr. Vishal, a scientist deeply engrossed in the study of animal traits, aiming to integrate these abilities into the human body to create a superhuman. One fateful night, his wife, driven by rage,...

Direction Kamal Amrohi

Cast Ashok Kumar · Meena Kumari · Raaj Kumar · Veena

Direction John Davies

Cast Peter O'Toole · Bryan Brown · John Rhys-Davies · Ravi Sheth

Direction Raj Kapoor

Cast Nargis Dutt · Nadira · Raj Kapoor · Nemo

Synopsis Mr. 420 (1955) follows the journey of Ranbir Raj, an orphan who arrives in Bombay with a unique blend of global attire and a heart deeply rooted in Hindustani culture. After losing his gold medal and the money he gambled...

Direction K.S. Sethumadhavan

Cast Lakshmi · Vikram · Utpal Dutt · Nadira

Synopsis Julie (1975) centers around an Anglo-Indian young woman named Julie, who navigates a complex family dynamic with her caring yet alcoholic father and her overbearing mother, alongside her younger siblings. Julie's life takes a dramatic turn when she develops deep...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Rita Tushingham · Michael York · Utpal Dutt · Madhur Jaffrey

Synopsis The Guru (1969) follows the journey of Britain's leading pop sensation, Tom Pickle, who ventures to Bombay, India, during the swinging 1960s to master the sitar under the guidance of the esteemed musician Ustad Zafar Khan. Upon arriving at Zafar's...

Direction Mehboob Khan

Cast Dilip Kumar · Nimmi · Prem Nath · Nadira

Direction James Ivory

Cast Shashi Kapoor · Jennifer Kendal · Zia Mohyeddin · Aparna Sen

Synopsis Bombay Talkie (1970) follows the story of Lucia Lane, an American writer who travels to Bombay to observe the filming of one of her novels. As she approaches middle age, Lucia finds herself lonely and self-centered, having experienced multiple marriages....

Direction Ramesh Sippy

Cast Rishi Kapoor · Kamal Hassan · Dimple Kapadia · Nadira

Synopsis Saagar (1985) unfolds the tale of Raja, a humble fisherman who harbors a hidden affection for Mona. The narrative takes a turn when Ravi, a man of considerable wealth, moves in with his grandmother, Kamladevi. Upon seeing Mona, Ravi finds...