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Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi

2005 1h 57m HI
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β˜…7.3TMDB Β· 17
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Synopsis
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Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Sudhir Mishra
Writers
Sudhir Mishra, Ruchi Narain, Sudhir Mishra
Languages
English, Hindi
Countries
India, Hungary

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Hindi.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: India, Hungary.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sudhir Mishra, shot by Ravi K. Chandran. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Catherine d'Hoir shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kay Kay Menon and Chitrangada Singh and Shiney Ahuja carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0411469 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 17 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sudhir Mishra directs. Ravi K. Chandran behind the camera. Catherine d'Hoir cuts. Produced in India, Hungary. Dialogue in English, Hindi.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 21 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Hindi.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: India, Hungary.
  • 4Directed by Sudhir Mishra, shot by Ravi K. Chandran. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Catherine d'Hoir shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Kay Kay Menon and Chitrangada Singh and Shiney Ahuja carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0411469 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 17 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Ravi K. Chandran
Editing
Catherine d'Hoir
Runtime
117 min Β· 1h 57m
Status
Released
Original language
HI

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Pritish Nandy Communications

    Pritish Nandy Communications

    IN

  • FO

    Foundation Montecinema VeritΓ 

    CH

  • AR

    Artcam International

    FR

Key crew

  • DialogueSanjay Chauhan
  • EditorCatherine d'Hoir
  • MusicShantanu Moitra
  • ProducerPritish Nandy
  • Executive ProducerSushil Datta
  • Executive ProducerBobbie Ghosh
  • Executive ProducerJoΓ«l Farges
  • Executive ProducerElise Jalladeau

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • revolution

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2004-02-06Β· Berlin International Film Festival (Forum)

Also known as

International titles

  • Hazaaron Khwahishen AisiIN
  • Hazaron Khwahishen AisiIN
  • Hazaaron Khwaishein AisiIN
  • A Thousand Wishes Like ThisUS

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