The Chess Players
The Chess Players

The Chess Players1977

Directed by Satyajit Ray

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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Sanjeev Kumar - Mirza Sajjad AliSaeed Jaffrey - Mir Roshan AliAmjad Khan - Wajid Ali ShahShabana Azmi - KhurshidFarida Jalal - NafisaVeena - Queen MotherDavid Abraham Cheulkar - MunshiVictor Banerjee - Prime MinisterFarooq Shaikh - AqueelTom Alter - Capt. Weston
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