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Release Year2022
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageHindi
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorPawan Kumar
WritersPawan Kumar
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNaam Tha Kanhaiyalal
About Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
A very spellbinding story about the reel and real life of great old thespian Kanhaiyalal and his bygone era when Indian Cinema was at a nascent stage. The story tells about his inspiring journey from a confused, gullible youth to a mesmerizingly spontaneous actor. It also unfurls the turbulent phases of Kanhaiyalal's life where there is excessive alcoholism and the mysterious death of his son.
Directed by Pawan Kumar, Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal leans on a strong ensemble — Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Naseeruddin Shah — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2022.
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