Cast: Saeed Jaffrey

Direction John Huston

Cast Sean Connery · Michael Caine · Christopher Plummer · Saeed Jaffrey

Synopsis The Man Who Would Be King (1975) kicks off with the renowned author Rudyard Kipling (Christopher Plummer) engrossed in his work, only to be interrupted by the sudden appearance of a disheveled old friend and fellow Freemason, Peachy Carnahan (Michael...

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Ben Kingsley · Roshan Seth · Martin Sheen · Ian Charleson

Synopsis Gandhi (1982) is a critically acclaimed biographical film directed by Richard Attenborough that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mahatma Gandhi. The narrative begins in South Africa, where a young Indian attorney is forcibly removed from a train for his refusal...

Direction Satyajit Ray

Cast Sanjeev Kumar · Saeed Jaffrey · Amjad Khan · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis The Chess Players (1977) unfolds in the backdrop of colonial India during 1856, where the British Resident of the East India Company, portrayed by Richard Attenborough, notices the monarch of Lucknow's disinterest in governance. Seeking to exploit this, he plots...

Direction David Lean

Cast Judy Davis · Victor Banerjee · Peggy Ashcroft · James Fox

Synopsis A Passage to India (1984) is set in the early 20th century during the British Raj in India. The story revolves around Dr. Aziz H. Ahmed, an Indian Muslim physician who is well-versed in English and adopts Western attire. His...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Omar Sharif · Jack Palance · Leigh Taylor-Young · David de Keyser

Synopsis The Horsemen (1971) follows Uraz (Omar Sharif), the skilled son of Tursen (Jack Palance), who serves as the stable master for a feudal lord. Uraz's life takes a dramatic turn when he suffers a leg injury during a high-stakes game...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Roshan Seth · Saeed Jaffrey · Gordon Warnecke

Synopsis My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) follows the story of the Pakistani Hussein family, who have made London their home in pursuit of the prosperity promised by the era of Thatcherism. Nasser, a shrewd businessman, and his loyal associate, Salim, operate various...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Sidney Poitier · Michael Caine · Nicol Williamson · Prunella Gee

Direction Peter Duffell

Cast Ben Cross · Amy Irving · Christopher Lee · Robert Hardy

Synopsis The Far Pavilion (TV Miniseries) (1984) is a captivating three-part television series that weaves a tale of illicit love in 19th-century India, set against the backdrop of the struggle for Indian independence from British rule. The narrative delves into the...

Direction John Byrum

Cast Bill Murray · Theresa Russell · Denholm Elliott · Catherine Hicks

Synopsis The Razor’s Edge (1984) chronicles the journey of a young man, Larry Darrell, portrayed by Bill Murray, as he embarks on a quest for self-discovery and inner peace. Following his harrowing experiences in World War I, Larry decides to leave...

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Pierce Brosnan · Saeed Jaffrey · Shashi Kapoor · Helena Mitchell

Synopsis The Deceivers (1988) is set in 1825 India, a land gripped by fear due to a secretive cult's violent activities. The cult's followers ruthlessly eliminate anyone who opposes their sinister schemes. William Savage, a British-Indian company's tax collector, stumbles upon...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Lesley-Anne Down · Frank Langella · John Gielgud · Saeed Jaffrey

Synopsis Sphinx (1981) follows the journey of a young archaeologist who uncovers an ancient mystery that yields remarkable outcomes. The film is renowned for its breathtaking location shots captured in Egypt, providing a visually stunning backdrop to the unfolding narrative.

Direction Randhir Kapoor

Cast Rishi Kapoor · Zeba Bakhtiar · Ashwini Bhave · Saeed Jaffrey

Direction Indra Kumar

Cast Aamir Khan · Madhuri Dixit · Saeed Jaffrey · Deven Verma

Synopsis Dil (1990) follows the life of Raja, who resides in humble conditions with his parents, Hazariprasad and his mother. Raja's college life is marked by frequent clashes with Madhu Mehra, a wealthy classmate. The situation takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Harish Saluja

Cast Roshan Seth · Saeed Jaffrey · Antony Zaki · Carrie Preston

Synopsis The Journey (1997) follows the life of Kishan Singh, a dedicated schoolteacher in India, and his family. Kishan, along with his wife and their son Raj, aspire for a brighter future for Raj, encouraging him to pursue higher education. Raj...

Direction Ismail Merchant

Cast Saeed Jaffrey · Zohra Sehgal

Synopsis The Courtesans of Bombay (1983) delves into the lives of impoverished women residing in Pavan Pool, a compound in Bombay, who earn their living through singing, dancing, and engaging in prostitution. Throughout the day, these women dedicate their time to...

Direction Suri Krishnamma

Cast Belinda Blanchard · Saeed Jaffrey · Sandra Michaels · Marc Anwar

Synopsis Mohammed's Daughter (1986) follows the story of Saleem, an aged psychiatric patient who is partially paralyzed and either unable or unwilling to communicate verbally. The arrival of Kamala, a new student nurse, marks a turning point in Saleem's condition. Kamala's...

Direction Ahmed Alauddin Jamal

Cast Paul Barber · Iain Fraser · Saeed Jaffrey · Campbell Morrison

Direction Ketan Mehta · V. Menon

Cast Naseeruddin Shah · Sanjana Kapoor · Deepa Sahi · Kiran Kumar

Synopsis Hero Hiralal (1988) follows the journey of a man from Hyderabad, known as Hiralal, who is affectionately called 'Hero' due to his deep admiration for Bollywood films. He earns a living by driving an auto-rickshaw and frequently finds himself in...

Direction Charles F. Schwep

Cast Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury · Dinu · Anjali Devi · Saeed Jaffrey

Synopsis The Creation of Woman (S) (1961) is a concise dance film that features narration by Saeed Jaffrey. The principal dancer, portraying Brahma, is Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury. The male and female dancers, Dinu and Anjali Devi, are members of Bhaskar’s dance...

Direction Stephen Bayly

Cast Colin Dale · Saeed Jaffrey · Dursley McLinden · José René Ruiz 'Tun Tun'

Synopsis Just Ask for Diamond (Diamond's Edge) (1990) is a whimsical junior film noir packed with clever puns and nods to classic old movies. The story kicks off when a dwarf entrusts a box of cigars to the bumbling private investigator,...