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Black

  • 2005
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  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
37K
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Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji in Black (2005)
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Michelle, a disabled girl who can't see, hear, or speak, suffering in a world that has given up on her. But when the teacher Debraj enters her life, he becomes a ray of hope that she might p... Read allMichelle, a disabled girl who can't see, hear, or speak, suffering in a world that has given up on her. But when the teacher Debraj enters her life, he becomes a ray of hope that she might pursue her passions and have a normal life.Michelle, a disabled girl who can't see, hear, or speak, suffering in a world that has given up on her. But when the teacher Debraj enters her life, he becomes a ray of hope that she might pursue her passions and have a normal life.

  • Director
    • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
  • Writers
    • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
    • Bhavani Iyer
    • Prakash Kapadia
  • Stars
    • Amitabh Bachchan
    • Rani Mukerji
    • Shernaz Patel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
    • Writers
      • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
      • Bhavani Iyer
      • Prakash Kapadia
    • Stars
      • Amitabh Bachchan
      • Rani Mukerji
      • Shernaz Patel
    • 187User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 57 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan
    • Debraj Sahai
    Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji
    • Michelle McNally
    Shernaz Patel
    Shernaz Patel
    • Catherine 'Cathy' McNally
    Ayesha Kapur
    Ayesha Kapur
    • Young Michelle McNally
    Dhritiman Chatterjee
    Dhritiman Chatterjee
    • Paul McNally
    • (as Dhritiman Chaterji)
    Sillo Mahava
    • Mrs. Gomes
    • (as Silloo Mahava)
    Chippy Gangjee
    • Principal Fernandes
    • (as Chippy Ganjee)
    Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
    • Ms. Nair
    Salome
    • Martha
    • (as Salomi Roy Kapoor)
    Kenneth Desai
    Kenneth Desai
    • Dr. Mehta
    • (as Kenny Desai)
    Arif Shah
    • Marc Brugger
    Bomie E. Dotiwala
    Bomie E. Dotiwala
    • Mr. Brugger
    • (as Bomi Dotiwala)
    Jeroo Shroff
    • Mrs. Brugger
    Bomi Kapadia
    • Trustee 1
    Kamal Adib
    Kamal Adib
    • Trustee 2
    Zul Vellani
    • Trustee 3
    Shehnaz Anand
    Shehnaz Anand
    • Teacher
    Polly Shroff
    • Nun
    • Director
      • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
    • Writers
      • Sanjay Leela Bhansali
      • Bhavani Iyer
      • Prakash Kapadia
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews187

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    8kairanga

    I changed my views about Hindi movies too...

    For a long time I would watch Hindi / Tamil movies only when ironing. You don't care if you miss some parts - there is always gratuitous mandatory dances, fights and incidental humor.

    Black stands out among the Hindi movies. The brilliant acting, dramatic tension, breathtaking views of the mansions in Simla and the story-telling technique blended to create a great experience. Agreed Amitab is a great actor. But Rani Mukerjee mounts a respectable challenge to him. Supporting actors were great too.

    If Hindi movies are half as good as this, I would watch more.

    I had a bonanza holiday break watching Black, Paheli and Mangal Pande. Looks like there is some real light at the end of the tunnel, after all! I am now a declared fan of Rani Mukerjee.
    10mamamia123098

    Why don't people like it?

    Who cares if it's like Miracle Worker....it's still such a beautiful movie. And believe me, it's different and if you stupid, idiotic people can't remember, the movie was made in Helen Keller's honor and they spent a whole day at her institution. And the only it has in common to Miracle Worker is a Deaf and blind girl. The description of the blackness she sees and how in the end she helps Amitabh learn to remember is original.

    Black Shows darkness in a frightening, confusing, frustrating place, a whirlwind of emotion and anger. Michelle lives in a time where little can be done for her. Anger rots inside her for the frustration she feels for not seeing her sister's face or hear her mother's voice. She's a prisoner. She feels excluded. For hours upon hours she tries to scream but nothing comes out...just distorted noises that she can't even hear. Black is a living hell...until she meets Amitabh bachan's character....her brings light into Michelle's terrifying world.

    Rani Mukerji is fantastic and she is NOT annoying because you dumb haters just don't see the depth. And she was't just acting like she thought a deaf, mute,and blind person would. They actually spent a day at the institution. Though it strays from the typical musical/love story/gangster-beats-up-hero-but-he-doesn't-care-hes-bloody and/or is dying Indian movie( i think those movies are bull crap), its beautiful! Give it a chance! You'll really learn something!
    10tnkcool

    awesome movie...one of a kind!

    My uncle gave up watching Hindi movies as he believed that there was no good Hindi movie after 'Anand'. He started watching bollywood movies again after watching 'Black'. Black is Hindi cinema at it's best. Obviously, Amitabh Bachchan plays the lead in it...who else can? While watching this movie, I laughed, I cried and I enjoyed myself. Amitabh Bachchan trying to show 'bullshit'in sign language and Rani Mukherjee trying to hit the person who bumped into her. Amitabh Bachchan, is inspiring. There's nothing to say about him...as he left me speechless. Rai Mukherjee's performance is by far her best. Watch this movie...it's the best you'll watch in ages!
    10sumeet

    Nice work ....

    I saw this movie in first week of its release itself and i liked movie too much ,much more than any Hindi movie till date but i didn't want to compare it with any other Hindi movie. SOme ppl are arguing that this movie is crap or similar words for it but i couldn't find any suitable explanation for saying the movie is not gud enough to be a part of one of the best movies ever. The concept,acting,direction and screenplay was superb. This is one of the few movies which got potential to bind u emotionally with the movie . THe best part was SLB tried something very diff and took huge risk by doing something which was never done before. No songs and very apt music which runs throughout the movie. I do agree that this movie certainly deserves an Oscar and i do agree that it was totally framed for it as the length of the movie, most of the dialogs in English,total British background, Cristian characters but i guess this can bring golden era to bollywood which is already contributing maximum no. of movies(even more than Hollywood) by providing some excellent works. Good work SLB
    8vrnq

    Good movie and good acting!

    Excellent performance of the two main actors: Rani Mukherjee is unrecognizable and believable in her role of a blind person & Amitabh Bachchan, well, wonderful as usual! It is a sad and dark movie though. I do not think that this movie is about love nor God... but about hope for sure! It is a good movie, well played. For people looking for a Hindi movie without the Bollywood songs and dances, this one will make them happy; there is nothing of that sort here in this film that is a bit long (124 minutes!).

    For those who admire Amitiji(I am one of them), I guess you must watch this movie because he really is incredible!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Unusually for a work by Bhansali, there are no songs featured in this film. So the background score became of paramount importance to the composer, Monty. To create more of an uplifting aura for the deaf-blind-mute character of Michelle McNally, he used pianos and strings, but kept the voices in the chorus at a low octave. For Debraj Sehai's character, a fighting spirit needed to be vocalized, so Monty used a little-known Middle Eastern instrument called a duduk.
    • Quotes

      Debraj Sahai: Life is an ice-cream. Enjoy it before it melts.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Koffee with Karan: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol & Rani (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      50 Steps
      Composed by Monty Sharma

      Courtesy of Yash Raj Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2006 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zulmat
    • Filming locations
      • Afghan Church, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Applause Bhansali Productions
      • Applause Entertainment Ltd.
      • SLB Films Pvt. Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • ₹180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $754,819
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $125,343
      • Feb 6, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,266,341
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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