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Hindi CINEMA · 2017
Begum Jaan
बेगम जान
My Body. My House. My Country. My Rules.
Audience rating
Source: TMDB25 votes
Overview
On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
A closer look
Begum Jaan (2017) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Drama, History. Directed by Srijit Mukherji. The cast includes Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Gauahar Khan, Ila Arun. Runtime: 128 minutes.
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Begum Jaan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Begum Jaan?
Begum Jaan is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Begum Jaan?
Our source metadata lists 14 April 2017. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Begum Jaan?
The listed director is Srijit Mukherji.
Who is in the cast of Begum Jaan?
The available cast credits include Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Gauahar Khan, Ila Arun, Priyanka Setia. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Begum Jaan?
The recorded runtime is 128 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Begum Jaan?
The source lists these genres: Action, Drama, History.
What is the original title of Begum Jaan?
The original title in our source data is बेगम जान. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Begum Jaan about?
On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
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