Plot
2015 Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta
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Why Watch This
Manjhi: The Mountain Man tells the extraordinary true story of Dashrath Manjhi, a laborer who single‑handedly carved a road through a 300‑foot mountain over 22 years. The film captures his relentless spirit and the social barriers he faced, offering a gritty, emotionally resonant portrait of perseverance.
Best For
Biopic lovers, Inspirational stories, Indian cinema fans, Nawazuddin Siddiqui fans, Social drama enthusiasts, History buffs
The CinePearl Take
Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivers a powerhouse performance, embodying Manjhi’s quiet resolve with subtlety and physicality. Ketan Mehta’s deliberate pacing mirrors the slow, labor‑intensive process of carving the mountain, allowing the audience to feel each year of toil. The film’s thematic focus on individual agency against systemic neglect makes it both a personal triumph and a broader social commentary.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Cast
- Deepa Sahi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Radhika Apte, Pankaj Tripathi
- Writer
- Ketan Mehta
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- Released
- 21 Aug 2015
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
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