Banaras
Director: Pankaj Parashar
"The truth that will change your life forever"
Banaras: A Mystic Love Story is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by Pankaj Parashar released in 2006. The film takes place in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi (the city, once known as Banaras, serves as a destination for the pilgrimage of millions of Hindu worshippers annually) and is centered around the relationship of a young woman with her parents and her lover. The storyline also has a strong religious dimension. Most of the film was shot in Varanasi, with some scenes shot in Mauritius.
Cast
Urmila Matondkar
Shwetambari
Dimple Kapadia
Gayatri
Naseeruddin Shah
Babaji
Ashmit Patel
Soham
Raj Babbar
Mahendra Nath
Arif Zakaria
Inspector Satpal Shukla
Javed Khan
Gunjan Juari
Rajeev Mishra
Mahamaya
Meenal Patel
Dadi
Akash Khurana
Dr. Gopal Bhattacharya
Tara
In brief
Banaras (2006) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 4 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Banaras online?
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What rating does Banaras have?
Banaras has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 4 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Banaras from?
Banaras was released in 2006.
