Plot
1969 film by Mrinal Sen
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Why Watch This
Bhuvan Shome is a cornerstone of the Indian New Wave, marrying dead‑pan satire with a lyrical road‑trip aesthetic. Utpal Dutt’s understated turn as the staid bureaucrat reveals a surprising vulnerability that still feels fresh today.
Best For
Classic Indian cinema fans, Road‑movie lovers, Satire enthusiasts, Film‑school students, Mrinal Sen admirers
The CinePearl Take
Sen’s direction is spare yet evocative, letting the Indian landscape become a character in itself. Dutt delivers a masterclass in restrained comedy, balancing bureaucratic rigidity with quiet rebellion. The film’s deliberate pacing rewards patience, allowing the theme of personal emancipation to unfold organically. Even a brief cameo by a young Amitabh Bachchan adds a delightful historical footnote.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Cast
- Utpal Dutt, Suhasini Mulay, Amitabh Bachchan
- Writer
- Mrinal Sen
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- Released
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- Language
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