Massey Sahib
Synopsis
In a small, tribal district town of Central India in 1929, Francis Massey is the 'English Type Babu' at the Deputy Commissioner's office. Massey believes that because he is Christian and can speak English, he is a cut above other Indians and not very different from the white sahibs he serves. For a man of lowly birth, Massey has risen to a dizzying height. On the other hand, he acknowledges no realistic limits to his own free spirit. Whenever the real world fails him, he improvises - boldly, imaginatively. Alas, the unsmiling, implacable machinery of the Raj has no room for Massey Sahib, the travelling salesman, road foreman and entertainer. Right up to the bitter end, Massey believes that Deputy Commissioner Adam Sahib will step in and save him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pradip Krishen
- Screenplay & Story
- Pradip Krishen
- Original Title
- Massey Sahib
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pradip Krishen
Pradip Krishen
Department Leadership Roster
Pradip Krishen
Writer
Pradip Krishen
Director
Shanta Jolly
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massey Sahib
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What is Massey Sahib about?
In a small, tribal district town of Central India in 1929, Francis Massey is the 'English Type Babu' at the Deputy Commissioner's office. Massey believes that because he is Christian and can speak English, he is a cut above other Indians and not very different from the white sahibs he serves. For a man of lowly birth, Massey has risen to a dizzying height. On the other hand, he acknowledges no realistic limits to his own free spirit. Whenever the real world fails him, he improvises - boldly, imaginatively. Alas, the unsmiling, implacable machinery of the Raj has no room for Massey Sahib, the travelling salesman, road foreman and entertainer. Right up to the bitter end, Massey believes that Deputy Commissioner Adam Sahib will step in and save him.
Who directed Massey Sahib?
Massey Sahib was directed by Pradip Krishen.
Who stars in Massey Sahib?
The principal cast of Massey Sahib includes Raghubir Yadav, Arundhati Roy, Veerendra Saxena, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Madan Lal.
When was Massey Sahib released and how long is it?
Massey Sahib was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.