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Key Features:
Anthology, Indian cinema, Filmmaking, Short stories, Celebration, Tribute, India, Nostalgia, Drama, Romance
Tone:
humorous, earnest
Target Audience:
Film enthusiasts, Indian cinema lovers, Anthology fans, Culturally curious
Emotional Arc:
Joy → Reflection

Bombay Talkies

2013-05-03
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One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.

Genres
Drama, Romance
Cast
Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Naman Jain, Ranvir Shorey, Vineet Kumar Singh, Sudhir Pandey, Abdul Quadir Amin
Crew
Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap, Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
Rating
6.339(59 votes)
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