

The Chess Players
Satyajit Ray's First Hindi feature Film
In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.
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- Language
- Hindi
- chess
- based on short story
- colonial india
- 19th century
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- TheatricalU2 Oct 1977
United StatesUS
- Theatrical17 May 1978
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The Chess Players was released on 2 October 1977.
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