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Banaras
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Overview
Banaras: A Mystic Love Story is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by Pankaj Parashar released in 2006. The film takes place in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi (the city, once known as Banaras, serves as a destination for the pilgrimage of millions of Hindu worshippers annually) and is centered around the relationship of a young woman with her parents and her lover. The storyline also has a strong religious dimension. Most of the film was shot in Varanasi, with some scenes shot in Mauritius.
A closer look
Banaras (2006) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Pankaj Parashar. The cast includes Urmila Matondkar, Dimple Kapadia, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar.
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Banaras FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Banaras?
Banaras is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Banaras?
Our source metadata lists 7 April 2006. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Banaras?
The listed director is Pankaj Parashar.
Who is in the cast of Banaras?
The available cast credits include Urmila Matondkar, Dimple Kapadia, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Arif Zakaria. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Banaras?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Banaras about?
Banaras: A Mystic Love Story is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by Pankaj Parashar released in 2006. The film takes place in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi (the city, once known as Banaras, serves as a destination for the pilgrimage of millions of Hindu worshippers annually) and is centered around the relationship of a young woman with her parents and her lover. The storyline also has a strong religious dimension. Most of the film was shot in Varanasi, with some scenes shot in Mauritius.
