Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File(2015)
Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File is a 2015 Hindi biographical drama film directed by Ananth Mahadevan. The film stars Vinay Pathak as Gour Hari Das, with Konkona Sen Sharma playing his wife Lakshmi and Ranvir Shorey as journalist Rajiv Singhal. The story follows a real-life Indian freedom fighter who spends 32 years battling government bureaucracy to obtain a Freedom Fighter's Certificate. Set in post-independence India, the narrative contrasts his heroic past with his degrading present. The film received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and strong performances, particularly Vinay Pathak's portrayal. It was released on August 14, 2015, the day before India's Independence Day.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 2015
- Director
- Anant Mahadevan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 54m 0
Storyline
Gour Hari Das, a quiet old man who fought for India's freedom, needs a certificate to prove his past. When his son's college demands the paper, he begins a 32-year battle against a lazy, corrupt government system. Will he ever get the proof he deserves?
“He fought for freedom. Then he fought for proof.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File
Cast reunions in this film: Vinay Pathak & Ranvir Shorey (10 films together), Saurabh Shukla & Vinay Pathak (6 films together), Saurabh Shukla & Ranvir Shorey (3 films together), Divya Dutta & Vinay Pathak (3 films together), Saurabh Shukla & Divya Dutta (2 films together), and Divya Dutta & Ranvir Shorey (2 films together).