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Hindi CINEMA · 2005
Shabnam Mausi Hindi Movie
The saga of an eunuch who became a successful politician
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Overview
Inspired by the true story of Shabnam Mausi who overcame prejudice and became the first Hijra to be elected to public office in India. Shabnam (Ashutosh Rana) was born to a wealthy and privileged family, but when a band of eunuchs came to bless him not long after he was born, they discovered he too was a Hijra, and the infant was sent to live with others of his kind. Shabnam still has the love and support of his family, but not all the other hijras are so lucky, and one of the members of the group (Vishwajeet Padhan) kills Shabnam's brother in a fit of rage. Shabnam is blamed for the crime, and goes underground, relocating to a town where he comes to the rescue of a woman being sexually assaulted by a group of men. Shabnam's heroic act makes him a minor celebrity in the village, and he decides to use his new recognition to help drive a corrupt politician (Govind Namdeo) from office in an upcoming election.
A closer look
Shabnam Mausi (2005) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Yogesh Bharadwaj. The cast includes Ashutosh Rana. Runtime: 165 minutes.
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Shabnam Mausi FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Shabnam Mausi?
Shabnam Mausi is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Shabnam Mausi?
Our source metadata lists 20 May 2005. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Shabnam Mausi?
The listed director is Yogesh Bharadwaj.
Who is in the cast of Shabnam Mausi?
The available cast credits include Ashutosh Rana. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Shabnam Mausi?
The recorded runtime is 165 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Shabnam Mausi about?
Inspired by the true story of Shabnam Mausi who overcame prejudice and became the first Hijra to be elected to public office in India. Shabnam (Ashutosh Rana) was born to a wealthy and privileged family, but when a band of eunuchs came to bless him not long after he was born, they discovered he too was a Hijra, and the infant was sent to live with others of his kind. Shabnam still has the love and support of his family, but not all the other hijras are so lucky, and one of the members of the group (Vishwajeet Padhan) kills Shabnam's brother in a fit of rage. Shabnam is blamed for the crime, and goes underground, relocating to a town where he comes to the rescue of a woman being sexually assaulted by a group of men. Shabnam's heroic act makes him a minor celebrity in the village, and he decides to use his new recognition to help drive a corrupt politician (Govind Namdeo) from office in an upcoming election.
