Ghashiram Kotwal

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Ghashiram Kotwal

1976

1h 48m

6.8(4 votes)

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Overview

A stylized version of Vijay Tendulkar’s radical Marathi play chronicling the Peshwa regime in western India, a collective effort of direction and cinematography made by an independent group of young filmmakers.

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7 featured cast members

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Om Puri

Ghashiram

Mohan Agashe

Nanasaheb

Rajani Chavan

Vandana Pandit

Shriram Ranade

Ravindra Sathe

Tom Alter

Creative team

Directed by: Mani Kaul
Kamal Swaroop
Written by: Vijay Tendulkar

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