Black

Feb 4, 2005

2h 4m

★ 7.7

Overview

Unable to see, hear, or speak after a childhood illness, a young woman grows up prone to violent outbursts until an eccentric tutor changes her life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Applause Bhansali Productions

Applause Entertainment

Bhansali Productions

Yash Raj Films

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Cast

Debraj Sahai

Amitabh Bachchan

Michelle McNally

Rani Mukerji

Young Michelle McNally

Ayesha Kapoor

Catherine McNally

Shernaz Patel

Paul McNally

Dhritiman Chatterjee

Sarah McNally

Nandana Sen

Mrs. Gomes

Sillo Mahava

Mrs. Nair

Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal

Principal Fernandes

Chippy Gangjee

Martha

Salomi Roy Kapoor

Dr. Mehta

Kenneth Desai

Marc Brugger

Arif Shah

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