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Bombay(1995)

7.9/10
Hindi141 mins

Bombay is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala in lead roles. It tells the story of a Hindu journalist and a Muslim woman who marry against their families' wishes and face the Bombay riots of 1992-1993. The film is the second installment in Ratnam's trilogy on human relationships against a political backdrop, following Roja (1992) and preceding Dil Se.. (1998). It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration and was screened at the Philadelphia Film Festival. The soundtrack by A.R. Rahman is considered one of the greatest Indian soundtracks of all time. The film was released on 10 March 1995 and was a commercial success.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Filmed In:Pollachi, Kasaragod, Kannur, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Bekal Fort

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Plex
OTT Release Date
28 April 1996
Theatrical Release
11 March 1995
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 21m
Rating
7.9/10

Storyline

A Hindu journalist falls in love with a Muslim woman from his village. Their families reject their relationship because of religious differences. They run away to Bombay and build a happy life with their twin sons. But when the Babri Masjid is demolished, the city erupts in riots. The family must fight to survive the violence and stay together.

Love knows no religion.

Film Details

7.9Rating
141Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 March 1995
Filmed InPollachi, Kasaragod, Kannur, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Bekal Fort

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Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bombay

Cast reunions in this film: Arvind Swamy & Mani Ratnam (8 films together), Arvind Swamy & Nalini Sriram (3 films together), Mani Ratnam & Nalini Sriram (3 films together), Arvind Swamy & Manisha Koirala (2 films together), and Mani Ratnam & Manisha Koirala (2 films together).

Trivia

  • Released October 28, 1995, directed by Mani Ratnam
  • Achieved critical acclaim for its bold examination of interfaith relationships
  • Featured Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala with powerful emotional performances
  • Won National Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
  • Demonstrated Tamil cinema director's successful collaboration with Hindi cinema

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