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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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Fali Bilimoria

Screenplay & Story

K.S. Char

Original Score & Music

Vanraj Bhatia

Department Leadership Roster

Fali Bilimoria

Director

K.S. Char

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The House That Ananda Built.

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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.