
The House That Ananda Built
Synopsis
In India, a typical Oriya family of Nadpur Village in Mayurbhanj District go about their lives at their different vocations. The film follows Ananda, a successful businessman in Nagpur. It looks at his life, his children and his beliefs over a very long life from prior to independence until 20 years after. The House That Ananda Built is a 1968 Indian short documentary film directed by Fali Bilimoria. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Fali Bilimoria
- Screenplay & Story
- K.S. Char
- Original Score
- Vanraj Bhatia
- Original Title
- The House That Ananda Built
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Films Division of India, Fali Bilimoria Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fali Bilimoria
K.S. Char
Vanraj Bhatia
Department Leadership Roster
Fali Bilimoria
Director
K.S. Char
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House That Ananda Built
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House That Ananda Built about?
In India, a typical Oriya family of Nadpur Village in Mayurbhanj District go about their lives at their different vocations. The film follows Ananda, a successful businessman in Nagpur. It looks at his life, his children and his beliefs over a very long life from prior to independence until 20 years after. The House That Ananda Built is a 1968 Indian short documentary film directed by Fali Bilimoria. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The House That Ananda Built?
The House That Ananda Built was directed by Fali Bilimoria.
Who stars in The House That Ananda Built?
The principal cast of The House That Ananda Built includes Ananda Karan, Pratap Sharm.
When was The House That Ananda Built released and how long is it?
The House That Ananda Built was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The House That Ananda Built?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House That Ananda Built was composed by Vanraj Bhatia.
