Black(2005)
Black Synopsis
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.
Black (2005) is a drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, released on February 4, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Ayesha Kapoor and Shernaz Patel. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 239 ratings.
- Director:
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Writers:
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Prakash R. Kapadia, Bhavani Iyer
- Producers:
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Cinematographer:
- Ravi K. Chandran
- Composer:
- Monty Sharma
- Production:
- Applause Entertainment, SLB Films
- Budget:
- $2,652,377
- Revenue:
- $8,029,469
- Status:
- Released
Black Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Debraj Sahai
Rani Mukerji
as Michelle McNally
Ayesha Kapoor
as Young Michelle McNally
Shernaz Patel
as Catherine McNally
Dhritiman Chatterjee
as Paul McNally
Nandana Sen
as Sarah McNally
- Sillo Mahava
Sillo Mahava
as Mrs. Gomes
- Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
as Mrs. Nair
- Chippy Gangjee
Chippy Gangjee
as Principal Fernandes
- Salomi Roy Kapoor
Salomi Roy Kapoor
as Martha
- Kenneth Desai
Kenneth Desai
as Dr. Mehta
- Arif Shah
Arif Shah
as Marc Brugger
Key crew
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, written by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Prakash R. Kapadia and Bhavani Iyer, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
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Black Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 239 ratings.
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Black – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black online?
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Black (2005) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black?
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The main cast of Black (2005) includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Ayesha Kapoor, Shernaz Patel and Dhritiman Chatterjee. The film was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black released?
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Black was released on February 4, 2005 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Black worth watching?
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Black (2005) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 239 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.