Begum Jaan (2017)
Original title: बेगम जान
Begum Jaan is a 2017 Hindi-language action movie directed by Srijit Mukherji, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah and Pallavi Sharda.
On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
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What is Begum Jaan about?
On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
When was Begum Jaan released?
Begum Jaan was released on 14 April 2017.
How long is Begum Jaan?
Begum Jaan runs 2h 8m.
Who made Begum Jaan?
Begum Jaan was directed by Srijit Mukherji.