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Religion

2007 • 1h45m Drama, History

Rating

5.7/10

Popularity

1

The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.

Details

Director

Bhavna Talwar

Screenplay

Vibha Singh

Cast

Pankaj Kapur

Supriya Pathak

Hrishitaa Bhatt

Release date

6/8/2007

Status

Released

Origin country

IN

Vote count

12