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Siddhartha ( film)
film based on the novel of the same name by Hermann Hesse
Siddhartha is a Indo-Americandramamystery film based on the novel of the same name by Hermann Hesse, directed by Conrad Rooks. It was shot on location in Northern India, and features work by noted cinematographer Sven Nykvist.
The locations used for the film were the holy city of Rishikesh and the private estates and palaces of the Maharajah of Bharatpur.
Biography of simi garewal in siddhartha Hindustan Times. This search takes him through periods of harsh asceticism, sensual pleasures, material wealth, then self-revulsion and eventually to the oneness and harmony with himself that he has been seeking. Deepika Padukone , Aishwarya Rai. Filmography [ edit ].Plot
The film tells the story of the young Siddhartha (played by Shashi Kapoor), born in a rich family, and his search for a meaningful way of life. This search takes him through periods of harsh asceticism, sensual pleasures, material wealth, then self-revulsion and eventually to the oneness and harmony with himself that he has been seeking.
Siddhartha learns that the secret of life cannot be passed on from one person to another, but must be achieved through inner experience.
Cast
Controversy
Simi Garewal's nude scene caused controversy in India. The Indian Censor Board, at that time, did not even permit on-screen kissing in Indian films.[1]
Music
All the Indian music was composed and sung by Hemant Kumar, with lyrics to the songs by Gouriprasanna: Mother's song was by Shanti Hiranand.
Kumar's Bengali songs, adapted for Siddhartha, "Pather Klanti Bhule" is from the movie Maru Tirtha Hinglaj and "O Nodire Ekti Kotha Shudhai" is from the movie Neel Akasher Neechey.
No soundtrack album for the film was issued.
Ratan tata I went to an orphanage and found this girl called Vijaya, who was abandoned at the railway station by her parents. Business Standard. Hindustan Times. Her fluency in English and striking screen presence quickly made her a sought-after actress in Bollywood.Premiere and revival
The film premiered in the West and the U.S. to positive reviews. Then during the s and s, it disappeared from distribution and runs in theaters. In it came back after much work and restoration, followed by release to TV and video. Those who saw the film applauded it as a tale of self-discovery and praised the restoration work.
A region 1 DVD was released in [2]