Banaras
“The truth that will change your life forever”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pankaj Parashar
- Screenplay & Story
- L.C. Singh, Javed Siddiqui
- Original Score
- Himesh Reshammiya
- Original Title
- Banaras
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pankaj Parashar
L.C. Singh, Javed Siddiqui
Himesh Reshammiya
Nirav Shah
L.C. Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Pankaj Parashar
Director
L.C. Singh
Writer
Himesh Reshammiya
Original Music Composer
L.C. Singh
Producer
Nirav Shah
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banaras
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Banaras?
Banaras was directed by Pankaj Parashar.
Who stars in Banaras?
The principal cast of Banaras includes Urmila Matondkar, Dimple Kapadia, Naseeruddin Shah, Ashmit Patel, Raj Babbar.
When was Banaras released and how long is it?
Banaras was released in 2006 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Banaras?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banaras was composed by Himesh Reshammiya.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Banaras?
Banaras holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).