Nehru
Synopsis
Divided into three parts — The Awakening, The Struggle, and Freedom — this is a biographical film on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. Relying on Nehru's writings and speeches, the film traces the evolution of Nehru from his birth through his life. It also deals with the effect of history on Nehru and in turn his impact on the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuri Aldokhin, Shyam Benegal
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Aldokhin, Shyam Benegal
- Original Score
- Alexey Kozlov, Vanraj Bhatia
- Original Title
- Nehru
- Country of Origin
- India, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Studios
- Films Division of India, Sovinfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuri Aldokhin, Shyam Benegal
Yuri Aldokhin, Shyam Benegal
Alexey Kozlov, Vanraj Bhatia
Subrata Mitra, Konstantin Orozaliev
Department Leadership Roster
Subrata Mitra
Director of Photography
Yuri Aldokhin
Director
Konstantin Orozaliev
Director of Photography
Shyam Benegal
Director
Yuri Aldokhin
Writer
Shyam Benegal
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nehru.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nehru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nehru about?
Divided into three parts — The Awakening, The Struggle, and Freedom — this is a biographical film on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. Relying on Nehru's writings and speeches, the film traces the evolution of Nehru from his birth through his life. It also deals with the effect of history on Nehru and in turn his impact on the world.
Who directed Nehru?
Nehru was directed by Yuri Aldokhin, Shyam Benegal.
Who stars in Nehru?
The principal cast of Nehru includes Saeed Jaffrey, Indira Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Abul Kalam Azad, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
When was Nehru released and how long is it?
Nehru was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Nehru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nehru was composed by Alexey Kozlov, Vanraj Bhatia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nehru?
Nehru holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).