Shama Zaidi

A personal portrait of director Shyam Benegal, made by his collaborator, Khalid Mohammed

In post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.

The film starts with the earliest form of cinema and how Shama Zaidi became an integral part of the evolution of Indian Cinema.

After resigning from the presidential post of the Indian National Congress, Subhas Chandra Bose plays an important role in India's freedom struggle during World War II.

Hari, a poor farmer, is a victim of the prevailing agricultural system and faces abject poverty after getting exploited.

Amiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.

The denizens of a brothel deal with internal drama, as well as pressure from greedy land developers and an anti-sex work politician to leave town.

Biopic on the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film will showcase his growing up as a child to his standing up against all injustice in his youth to fighting for the independence of his country. How he led a country to it's independence with his inspirational presence and fight for the justice.

The police were called to investigate the death of a woman who was killed during a riot by a stone thrown by an agitated person. She was known in the community as "Sardari Begum", a popular singer and courtesan in her time. This story chronicles her youth, her contacts, and her lifestyle.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Antarnaad (Hindi: अंतरनाद) ("Inner voice") was a 1991 Hindi drama film made by Shyam Benegal, based on the Swadhyay Movement by Pandurang Shastri Athavale. • The film is an empowering and thought-provoking Hindi film that traces the journey of a young woman who finds her purpose in life through social work and spirituality. Inspired by a spiritual leader, she embarks on a path of self-discovery and growth. Directed by acclaimed director Shyam Benegal, Antarnaad, released in 1991, is a timeless classic that highlights the importance of social work, spirituality, and personal growth. Watch this inspiring film to explore the depth of human emotions and the power of inner transformation.

In post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.

A period drama set in the year 1877 that narrates the love story of a revolutionary tawaif.

A story about the "Ikat" handloom weavers of Pochampally through the master weaver Ramulu and his family struggle in time of mass-production.

Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Kannada as Bara, which was released in 1982.

Charandas, a petty thief with a sense of integrity, ends up making four vows to his teacher that ultimately wreak havoc in his life.

Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.

The film revolves around the story of five women, belonging to different generations, each looking for emancipation and the right to run their lives their own way. The film's main theme is the issue of women's 'fertility rights' empowerment.

Movie starring Roopa, Jayamala, Suresh Heblikar, B S Achar and is directed by P Lankesh.

This feature length documentary sheds a light on British presence in India from 1609 till 1947. The documentary aims to focus on the factors behind India getting Independence apart from the Freedom Movement by the National leaders.

Islam and India have a long-standing symbiotic relationship, integrating their culture, poetry, architecture, and tradition into existing Indian traditions, resulting in a beautiful syncretism.