What Has Happened to This City?
Kya Hua Is Shahar Ko?
Synopsis
Explores the processes of political maneuvering which led to the Hyderabad communal riots in 1984. The city’s history, the provocative speeches of its politicians and the instrumentalisation of religious processions stands next to the testimonies and the striking visual accounts of the Old City’s working class – those who lose their livelihoods through violent attacks and long periods of imposed curfew.
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deepa Dhanraj
- Screenplay & Story
- Keshav Rao Jadav
- Original Score
- Navroze Contractor
- Original Title
- Kya Hua Is Shahar Ko?
- Country of Origin
- India
- Release Date
- 14/02/1986
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deepa Dhanraj
Keshav Rao Jadav
Navroze Contractor
Navroze Contractor
Department Leadership Roster
Deepa Dhanraj
Director
Keshav Rao Jadav
Writer
Navroze Contractor
Director of Photography
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What is What Has Happened to This City? about?
Explores the processes of political maneuvering which led to the Hyderabad communal riots in 1984. The city’s history, the provocative speeches of its politicians and the instrumentalisation of religious processions stands next to the testimonies and the striking visual accounts of the Old City’s working class – those who lose their livelihoods through violent attacks and long periods of imposed curfew.
Who directed What Has Happened to This City??
What Has Happened to This City? was directed by Deepa Dhanraj.
Who stars in What Has Happened to This City??
The principal cast of What Has Happened to This City? includes Not specified.
When was What Has Happened to This City? released and how long is it?
What Has Happened to This City? was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for What Has Happened to This City??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Has Happened to This City? was composed by Navroze Contractor.