Banaras(2006)
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Banaras Synopsis
Banaras: A Mystic Love Story is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by Pankaj Parashar released in 2006. The film takes place in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi (the city, once known as Banaras, serves as a destination for the pilgrimage of millions of Hindu worshippers annually) and is centered around the relationship of a young woman with her parents and her lover. The storyline also has a strong religious dimension. Most of the film was shot in Varanasi, with some scenes shot in Mauritius.
Banaras (2006) is a drama film directed by Pankaj Parashar, released on April 7, 2006. It stars Urmila Matondkar, Dimple Kapadia, Naseeruddin Shah and Ashmit Patel. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Pankaj Parashar
- Writers:
- L.C. Singh, Javed Siddiqui
- Producers:
- L.C. Singh
- Cinematographer:
- Nirav Shah
- Composer:
- Himesh Reshammiya
- Status:
- Released
Banaras Cast & Crew
Main cast
Urmila Matondkar
as Shwetambari
Dimple Kapadia
as Gayatri
Naseeruddin Shah
as Babaji
Ashmit Patel
as Soham
Raj Babbar
as Mahendra Nath
Arif Zakaria
as Inspector Satpal Shukla
Javed Khan
as Gunjan Juari
- Rajeev Mishra
Rajeev Mishra
as Mahamaya
- Meenal Patel
Meenal Patel
as Dadi
Akash Khurana
as Dr. Gopal Bhattacharya
- Tara
Tara
Key crew
Directed by Pankaj Parashar, written by L.C. Singh and Javed Siddiqui, produced by L.C. Singh.
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Banaras Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Banaras – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Banaras online?
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Who stars in Banaras?
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The main cast of Banaras (2006) includes Urmila Matondkar, Dimple Kapadia, Naseeruddin Shah, Ashmit Patel and Raj Babbar. The film was directed by Pankaj Parashar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Banaras released?
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Banaras was released on April 7, 2006.
Is Banaras worth watching?
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Banaras (2006) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.