The cathartic tale of a young woman who can't see, hear, or speak, and the teacher who brings a ray of light into her dark world.The cathartic tale of a young woman who can't see, hear, or speak, and the teacher who brings a ray of light into her dark world.The cathartic tale of a young woman who can't see, hear, or speak, and the teacher who brings a ray of light into her dark world.
- Awards
- 59 wins & 10 nominations
Dhritiman Chatterjee
- Paul McNally
- (as Dhritiman Chaterji)
Sillo Mahava
- Mrs. Gomes
- (as Silloo Mahava)
Chippy Gangjee
- Principal Fernandes
- (as Chippy Ganjee)
Kenneth Desai
- Dr. Mehta
- (as Kenny Desai)
Bomie E. Dotiwala
- Mr. Brugger
- (as Bomi Dotiwala)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSnow was essential for the story, so for the first part of the shoot, the entire unit went to Simla in mid-January. It was cold but there was no sign of snow. Since the unit could not wait around, kilos of salt bags bought from the local market and snow making machines from Bombay helped complete that schedule. The shooting would be done early at 4 am. And when the locals emerged they'd be amazed to see so much snow; it looked so authentic that they would touch it to check whether it was real. Dogs would come and lick the salt. The day after the unit left Simla, it snowed heavily.
- Quotes
Debraj Sahai: Life is an ice-cream. Enjoy it before it melts.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Koffee with Karan: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol & Rani (2007)
Featured review
I never comment on IMDb, but in this case, I'll make an exception
When the credits started rolling on this movie, my wife and I looked at each other and both spontaneously said "That was one of the best movies I have ever seen". Sure, it was inspired by "The Miracle Worker", with Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, bit visually it knocks it for six.
Awesome awesome cinematography. Let me say that again. Awesome awesome cinematography. Nearly EVERY shot is a wonder!
Amitabh Bhachchan's acting is his best ever (at least for western audiences), and beats most recent performances from Hollywood.
I don't consider this film a remake, but even if you do, you still need to see it.
Awesome awesome cinematography. Let me say that again. Awesome awesome cinematography. Nearly EVERY shot is a wonder!
Amitabh Bhachchan's acting is his best ever (at least for western audiences), and beats most recent performances from Hollywood.
I don't consider this film a remake, but even if you do, you still need to see it.
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- Feb 22, 2007
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- Also known as
- Zulmat
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- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- ₹180,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $754,819
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $125,343
- Feb 6, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $1,266,341
- Runtime2 hours 2 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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