Sardari Begum
Synopsis
The police were called to investigate the death of a woman who was killed during a riot by a stone thrown by an agitated person. She was known in the community as "Sardari Begum", a popular singer and courtesan in her time. This story chronicles her youth, her contacts, and her lifestyle.
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Kirron Kher
Sardari Begum
Smriti Mishra
Young Sardari Begum
Amrish Puri
Hemraj
Surekha Sikri
Ittan Bai
Rajit Kapoor
Sadiq Moosvi
Rajeshwari Sachdev
Sakina
Rajina Raj Bisaria
Tehzeeb
Uttara Baokar
Hemraj's wife
Kumud Mishra
Amode Bajaj
Shri Vallabh Vyas
Jabbar Abbasi
Javed Khan
Maulvi
Ravi Jhankal
Police Inspector
Salim Ghouse
Mr. Sen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Screenplay & Story
- Shama Zaidi, Khalid Mohammed
- Original Score
- Vanraj Bhatia
- Original Title
- Sardari Begum
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- A Plus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shyam Benegal
Shama Zaidi, Khalid Mohammed
Vanraj Bhatia
Amit Khanna, Mahesh Bhatt
Department Leadership Roster
Shyam Benegal
Director
Shama Zaidi
Writer
Amit Khanna
Producer
Mahesh Bhatt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sardari Begum
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What is Sardari Begum about?
The police were called to investigate the death of a woman who was killed during a riot by a stone thrown by an agitated person. She was known in the community as "Sardari Begum", a popular singer and courtesan in her time. This story chronicles her youth, her contacts, and her lifestyle.
Who directed Sardari Begum?
Sardari Begum was directed by Shyam Benegal.
Who stars in Sardari Begum?
The principal cast of Sardari Begum includes Kirron Kher, Smriti Mishra, Amrish Puri, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor.
When was Sardari Begum released and how long is it?
Sardari Begum was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Sardari Begum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sardari Begum was composed by Vanraj Bhatia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sardari Begum?
Sardari Begum holds official age classifications: IN: U/A 13+.