City of Gold(2010)
City of Gold is a 2010 Hindi political thriller film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. It stars Ankush Choudhary, Seema Biswas, Sachin Khedekar, and Vineet Kumar Singh. The film is set in Mumbai during the aftermath of the 1982 Great Bombay Textile Strike. It follows a family of mill workers as they struggle with poverty, crime, and betrayal after the mills shut down. The story exposes collusion between business owners, politicians, and union leaders. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its acting and social themes. It was simultaneously shot in Marathi as Lalbaug Parel. The film was based on Jayant Pawar's Marathi play Adhantar.
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- Theatrical Release
- 23 April 2010
- Director
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Baba dreams of becoming a playwright while his family fights to survive after Mumbai's mills close. His brother Naru joins a gangster. His other brother Mohan steals money. His sister Manju becomes pregnant by a married man. The family must choose between dignity and survival.
“Mumbai's gold was built on their blood.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Lalbaug Parel' after the historic mill districts of Mumbai.
- Director Mahesh Manjrekar cast many real-life mill workers and their families as extras to add authenticity.
- It was shot on location in the cramped chawls and streets of central Mumbai, often in difficult conditions.
- The movie's release was delayed for over a year due to financial and distribution issues.
- It draws direct inspiration from the Great Bombay Textile Strike of 1982, a real historical event.
- The script was developed after extensive research and interviews with former mill workers and union leaders.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a very limited theatrical release and struggled at the box office.