Black
2005 · TMDB 7.7
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Unable to see, hear, or speak after a childhood illness, a young woman grows up prone to violent outbursts until an eccentric tutor changes her life.
Why it matters
Amitabh Bachchan plays Debraj Sahai, an ageing alcoholic teacher who dedicates his life to educating Michelle, a deaf-blind girl, played by Rani Mukerji. The film charts her journey from isolation to language, and his own redemption, in a sweeping, emotionally charged narrative.
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Released
- 2005-02-04
- Studio
- Applause Entertainment
- Country
- India
- Language
- Hindi
- TMDB score
- 7.7
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Key contributors
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Director
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Bhavani Iyer
Writer
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Prakash R. Kapadia
Writer
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Amitabh Bachchan
Debraj Sahai
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Rani Mukerji
Michelle McNally
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Ayesha Kapoor
Young Michelle McNally
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Shernaz Patel
Catherine McNally
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Dhritiman Chatterjee
Paul McNally
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Nandana Sen
Sarah McNally
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Sillo Mahava
Mrs. Gomes
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Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Mrs. Nair
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