Sardari Begum
| Sardari Begum | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Shyam Benegal |
| Produced by |
Amit Khanna Mahesh Bhatt |
| Written by |
Khalid Mohammed (Story & Screenplay) Shama Zaidi (Dialogues & ad. Screenplay) |
| Starring |
Kiron Kher Surekha Sikri Amrish Puri Rajit Kapur |
| Music by | Vanraj Bhatia |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Dharankar |
| Edited by | Aseem Sinha |
Release dates |
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Running time | 135 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Urdu |
Sardari Begum is a 1996 Hindi movie directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Kiron Kher, Amrish Puri, Rajit Kapur and Rajeshwari Sachdev.
The film's lead actress Kiron Kher won the 1997 National Film Award - Special Jury Award. Rajeshwari Sachdev won the 1997 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. The music by Vanraj Bhatia also received wide acclaim. Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, the play back singer of the film also received accolades in the category of 'Best Playback Singer'.
This film focuses on the complex portrait of family relationships, generational and sexual politics as well as social mores in India.[1]
Plot
The police are called to investigate the death of a woman during a riot in the walled city of Delhi.[2] She was killed by a stone thrown by an agitated mob. The woman killed is known in the community as "Sardari Begum" (Kiron Kher), a popular singer and courtesan. The religious nature of the incident and the impending elections combine to attract the media's attention. When a young reporter covering the funeral, Tehzeeb Abbasi (Rajina Raj Bisaria), discovers her father among the mourners, her curiosity prompts her to investigate further. Then comes the revelation that the singer was in fact her aunt, who was disowned by her family for rebelliously learning music from a concubine.
Cast
- Kirron Kher - Sardari Begum
- Amrish Puri - Hemraj
- Surekha Sikri - Idbal Bai
- Rajit Kapur - Sadiq Moosvi
- Rajeshwari Sachdev - Sakina
- Uttara Baokar - Hemraj's wife
- Smriti Mishra - Younger Sardari[3]
Music
Penned by Javed Akhtar, the songs of the film are composed by Vanraj Bhatia.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chahe Maar Dalo Raja" | Asha Bhosle | 02:51 |
| 2. | "Raah Mein Bichhi Hai Palke" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, Shubha Joshi | 04:50 |
| 3. | "More Kanha Jo Aaye" | Asha Bhosle | 03:29 |
| 4. | "Ghar Naahi Hamre Shyam" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar | 04:14 |
| 5. | "Ghir Ghir Aayee Badariya Kaari" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar | 03:18 |
| 6. | "More Kanha Jo Aaye" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar | 03:20 |
| 7. | "Saawariya Dekh Zara" | Shubha Joshi | 05:30 |
| 8. | "Chali Pee Ke Nagar" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar | 05:32 |
| 9. | "Raah Mein Bichhi Hai Palke" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, Shubha Joshi | 04:35 |
| 10. | "Huzoor Itna Agar Hum Par" | Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar | 04:31 |
Awards
The film won 3 awards at the 44th National Film Awards which were presented in July 1997.[4][5]
- Citation: For her role in the film, in which she depicts the aspirations and agony of a lonely teenage girl.
- 1997: Best Feature Film in Urdu: Producers: Amit Khanna and Mahesh Bhatt, Director: Shyam Benegal
- Citation: For excellent recreation of an era and showing dedication of an artist to music that defies all orthodox and conservative values.
- 1997: Special Jury Award: Kirron Kher
- Citation: For superb depiction of a dynamic person who breaks shackles of society and achieves excellence in her chosen profession.
- Others
- 1997: 20th Moscow International Film Festival: Golden St. George: Shyam Benegal: Nominated [6]
References
- ↑ Sardari Begum at imagineindia Archived 10 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Overview New York Times.
- ↑ Full cast at IMDB
- ↑ "44th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ "44th National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ "20th Moscow International Film Festival (1997)". MIFF. Retrieved 2013-03-22.