The cathartic tale of a young woman who can't see, hear or talk and the teacher who brings a ray of light into her dark world.
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Cast
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| Amitabh Bachchan | ... | Debraj Sahai | |
| Rani Mukerji | ... | Michelle McNally | |
| Shernaz Patel | ... | Catherine 'Cathy' McNally | |
| Ayesha Kapoor | ... | Young Michelle McNally (as Ayesha Kapur) | |
| Dhritiman Chatterjee | ... | Paul McNally (as Dhritiman Chaterji) | |
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Sillo Mahava | ... | Mrs. Gomes (as Silloo Mahava) |
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Chippy Gangjee | ... | Principal Fernandes (as Chippy Ganjee) |
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Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal | ... | Ms. Nair |
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Salome | ... | Martha (as Salomi Roy Kapoor) |
| Kenneth Desai | ... | Dr. Mehta (as Kenny Desai) | |
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Arif Shah | ... | Marc Brugger |
| Bomie E. Dotiwala | ... | Mr. Brugger (as Bomi Dotiwala) | |
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Jeroo Shroff | ... | Mrs. Brugger |
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Bomi Kapadia | ... | Trustee 1 |
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Kamal Adib | ... | Trustee 2 |
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Based in Simla, the McNallys are an Anglo-Indian family consisting of Paul and his wife, Catherine. Both are full of joy when Catherine gives birth to a baby girl, Michelle, but their joy is short-lived when they are told that Michellle cannot see nor hear. Both attempt to bring up Michelle in their own protective way, as a result Michelle is not exposed to the real world, and becomes increasingly violent and volatile. Things only get worse when Catherine gives birth to Sara, and Paul considers admitting Michelle in an asylum. It is here that Debraj Sahai enters their lives. Through his eager involvement, Michelle blossoms, grows, gives up her violence, even gets admitted in school with normal children. The years pass by, Michelle does not succeed in getting her graduation, and it is time for Debraj to bid adieu as he is having his own health problems. 12 years later, at the age of 40, Michelle does succeed in graduating in Arts, and it is shortly thereafter she will be re-united with... Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
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An unending darkness... A world of shadows... A ray of light that found its way... A teacher's dream... A student's miracle... A valiant journey... From ignorance to knowledge... From darkness to light... An extraordinary story of an ordinary lifeGenres:
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali got the idea of making the film during his debut film Khamoshi 1995.He was inspired by Helen Keller's autobiography The Story of My Life and visited the Helen Keller Institute to do research. See more »Quotes
Debraj Sahai: [after throwing water to Michelle's face] That should cool you down.See more »
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4 February 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
INR180,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$125,343, 6 February 2005Gross USA:
$754,819Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,266,341Company Credits
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Applause Bhansali Productions, Applause Entertainment Ltd., SLB Films Pvt. Ltd. See more »
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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!