Religion (2007)
The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.
Cast
- Pankaj Kapur - Pandit Chaturvedi
- Supriya Pathak - Parvati Chaturvedi
- Hrishitaa Bhatt - Mani
- Pankaj Tripathi - Suryaprakash
- K.K. Raina - . Vishnu Singh
- Krish Parekh - Kartikey / Mustafa
- Daya Shankar Pandey - Daya Shankar Pandey
- Suruchi Aulakh - Suralya
Screenplay
- Vibha Singh (Screenplay)
- Vibha Singh (Dialogue)
- Varun Gautam (Dialogue)
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
hindu, street riots, religion, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Religion about?
- The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.
- Who directed Religion?
- Religion was directed by Bhavna Talwar.
- Who stars in Religion?
- Religion stars Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Pankaj Tripathi, K.K. Raina, Krish Parekh.
- How long is Religion?
- Religion has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Religion?
- Religion is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Religion produced?
- Religion was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Religion?
- The themes of Religion include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.