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The Chess Players

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1977 · Hindi · 2h 09m · Drama · CBFC U
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The Chess Players (1977, Hindi) has not been rated yet, is rated All by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Tubi Tv in the US.

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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Directed by Satyajit Ray · written by Satyajit Ray & Munshi Premchand & Shama Zaidi & Javed Siddiqui · music Satyajit Ray
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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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