Bandie
Bandie is a 1978 Indian bilingual swashbuckler action film directed by Alo Sircar.
Bandie is a 1978 Indian bilingual swashbuckler action film directed by Alo Sircar, shot in Bengali and Hindi. It stars Uttam Kumar in dual roles and is partly adapted from Anthony Hope's novel The Prisoner of Zenda.
What it is
Bandie is a swashbuckler action film produced by F. C. Mehra under Eagle Films. It was simultaneously filmed in Bengali and Hindi, with Uttam Kumar playing dual roles. The cast includes Utpal Dutt, Amjad Khan, Sulakshana Pandit, and Amrish Puri.
Key details
The Hindi version released on 10 March 1978, and the Bengali version on 14 April 1978 (Pohela Boishakh). The plot involves a royal succession story: Maharaj Brajbhan leaves his throne to cousin Vikram until his wife conceives, prompting Vikram's intrigue. The film is partly adapted from The Prisoner of Zenda.
Why it matters
Bandie is notable as a bilingual production featuring legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar in a Hindi film. It is available on Netflix in Canada, offering Canadian viewers access to classic Indian cinema.
In short
- Bilingual swashbuckler action film from 1978
- Uttam Kumar plays dual roles
- Partly based on The Prisoner of Zenda
- Available on Netflix in Canada
Bandie is available on Netflix in Canada, making it accessible to Canadian viewers interested in classic Indian cinema.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BandieSupports: Director, release year, bilingual Bengali/Hindi production, cast, producer, studio, and adaptation notes.
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/ca-fr/title/80158388Supports: Canadian availability, synopsis, and principal cast.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219315/Supports: Release date and basic film identification.