One of the first films from the Merchant/Ivory stable follows the fortunes of a small English travelling theatre company in post-independence India who have fallen on hard times and struggle to keep interest in all things English and Shakespeare alive long after the departure of the Raj. Felicity Kendal stars with her father Geoffrey Kendal in a recreation of their own experiences in India as travelling players., One of the first films from the Merchant Ivory stable follows the fortunes of a small English travelling theatre company in post-independence India who have fallen on hard times and struggle to keep interest in all things English and Shakespeare alive long after the departure of the Raj. Felicity Kendal stars with her father Geoffrey Kendal in a recreation of their own experiences in India as travelling players. The film is screened as part of a short season celebrating the 40th anniversary of Merchant Ivory films., Sensitively acted story of a British theatrical troupe in modern India. Shashi Kapoor. Lizzie: Felicity Kendal. Buckingham: Geoffrey Kendal. Mrs. Buckingham: Laura Liddell. Manjula: Madhur Jaffrey. Bobby: Jim Tyler. The Maharaja: Utpal Dutt. Didi: Parveen Paul. Sharmaji: Prayag Raaj. Directed by James Ivory., Lizzie (Felicity Kendal) is an actress in a Shakespearean theater troupe that has seen better days. The troupe tours India to dwindling crowds who are less interested in all things British in the wake of Indian independence. When she has an affair with the Indian playboy Sanju (Shashi Kapoor), Lizzie feels the wrath of her disapproving father Tony (Geoffrey Kendal) and her mother Carla (Laura Liddell). Madhur Jaffrey plays the role of the Indian actress Manjula in this romantic drama with musical score from Satyajit Ray.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Shakespeare Wallah ” ?
A: The main cast includes Shashi Kapoor,Felicity Kendal,Geoffrey Kendal,Laura Liddell,Madhur Jaffrey,Utpal Dutt,Praveen Paul,Jim D. Tytler,Prayag Raaj,Pincho Kapoor,Partap Sharma,Hamid Sayani,Sudershan,Jennifer Kapoor,Subrata Mitra,Amit Bose,James Ivory,Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
Q: When Did the “Shakespeare Wallah” Released?
A: The Movie “Shakespeare Wallah” originally aired on and released in the year of 1965.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Shakespeare Wallah” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Shakespeare Wallah” ?
A: “Shakespeare Wallah” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
