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Overview
The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.
A closer look
Religion (2007) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Bhavna Talwar. The cast includes Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Pankaj Tripathi. Runtime: 105 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Religion FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Religion?
Religion is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Religion?
Our source metadata lists 8 June 2007. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Religion?
The listed director is Bhavna Talwar.
Who is in the cast of Religion?
The available cast credits include Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Pankaj Tripathi, K.K. Raina. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Religion?
The recorded runtime is 105 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Religion?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Religion?
The original title in our source data is Dharm. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Religion about?
The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.
