Masterchef

2014 0h 8m EN

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2.0

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★2.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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MASTERCHEF is the story of Akhil, an 11 year old boot polish boy who pliea the street corners, walkways and railway platforms on Mumbai, polishing shoes for a living. One day at a new working spot he befriends two other boot polish boys who tell him about a regular client - a celebrity - TV's favorite Masterchef. And Akhil goes on an internal journey to through his past, his aspirations, and his self doubt. Until he finally finds a place within himself where he can keep his dreams alive. - Written by Ritesh Batra

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Omkar Santosh Amte
Om
Nimrat Kaur
Mother
Akil Shakil Shaikh
Akil

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ritesh Batra
Writers: Ritesh Batra
Languages: Hindi
Countries: India

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sanyukta Kaza 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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Omkar Santosh Amte and Nimrat Kaur and Akil Shakil Shaikh carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3433578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ritesh Batra directs. Sanyukta Kaza cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in India. Dialogue in Hindi.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Sanyukta Kaza shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Omkar Santosh Amte and Nimrat Kaur and Akil Shakil Shaikh carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3433578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.