Bombay Talkies (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Bombay Talkies is a drama and family film directed by Vickram Kapadia, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The play depicts the lives of seven people living in Mumbai, all with their own uniquely moving story. It tries to capture the essence of people living in the city through seven characters who have been strung together in a series of monologues. Stories about the ambitions of a child artist, the escape of a ridiculed wife into art, a single mother’s sacrifice of her life for the sake of her children, child abuse, a TV reporter’s regret of the media’s inability to celebrate positivism rather than sensationalism and negative news, a hilarious take on corruption by a broker and the west beckoning today’s youth are all interwoven. Each character, marked by failure and doubt are clearly self –censored. While they may communicate through candid expression, they subtly allude to greater truths.
Who’s in it. Bombay Talkies stars Ratnabali Bhattacharjee as Rohini Bannerjee, Neil Bhoopalam as Patrick Menezes, Namit Das as Shobit Patel and Rasika Dugal as Amrita Mathur, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bombay Talkies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bombay Talkies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bombay Talkies (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bombay Talkies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bombay Talkies?
- Bombay Talkies stars Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Neil Bhoopalam, Namit Das, Rasika Dugal and Darshan Jariwala.
- When was Bombay Talkies released?
- Bombay Talkies was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.