Banaras: A Mystic Love Story(2006)
Banaras: A Mystic Love Story is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Pankaj Parashar. The lead cast includes Urmila Matondkar, Ashmit Patel, Dimple Kapadia, and Raj Babbar. The story follows Shwetambari, a temple priest's daughter, who falls in love with a painter named Soham in the holy city of Varanasi. Their romance is opposed by her father and traditional society. The film is notable for its focus on spirituality, sacrifice, and the eternal nature of love. It was released on 7 April 2006 and received mixed reviews. The film was a commercial failure, earning only ₹18 lakh on its opening day.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Pankaj Parashar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
In the holy city of Banaras, a temple priest's daughter named Shwetambari falls in love with a free-spirited painter named Soham. Her father has already chosen a traditional groom for her. Their secret romance is threatened by family honor, social rules, and a dark secret from Soham's past. They must choose between love and duty.
“Love that transcends life and death”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Banaras: A Mystic Love Story
Cast reunions in this film: Dimple Kapadia & Raj Babbar (13 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Naseeruddin Shah (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Dimple Kapadia (4 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Dimple Kapadia (2 films together), and Naseeruddin Shah & Pankaj Parashar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Banaras: A Mystic Love Story', but it is often shortened to just 'Banaras'.
- Actress Urmila Matondkar learned to play the sitar for her role in the movie.
- This was one of the final films of veteran actor Raj Babbar released before his political career intensified.
- Some scenes were shot in Mauritius to depict a contrast to the spiritual setting of Varanasi.
- Director Pankaj Parashar is also known for the popular comedy 'Jalwa' and the TV series 'Karamchand'.
- The movie faced delays in release and had a very limited theatrical run in 2006.
- It features a soundtrack by composer Himesh Reshammiya, who also made a special appearance in the film.