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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

  • 2000
  • 3h 17m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
2.9K
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Mammootty in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)
It tells the story of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly.
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Biopic of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India.Biopic of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India.Biopic of B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and shaping the Constitution of India.

  • Director
    • Jabbar Patel
  • Writers
    • Daya Pawar
    • Arun Sadhu
    • Sooni Taraporevala
  • Stars
    • Mammootty
    • Sonali Kulkarni
    • Mohan Gokhale
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
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    2.9K
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    • Director
      • Jabbar Patel
    • Writers
      • Daya Pawar
      • Arun Sadhu
      • Sooni Taraporevala
    • Stars
      • Mammootty
      • Sonali Kulkarni
      • Mohan Gokhale
    • 25User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Mammootty
    Mammootty
    • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
    Sonali Kulkarni
    Sonali Kulkarni
    • Ramabai Ambedkar
    Mohan Gokhale
    Mohan Gokhale
    • Mahatma Gandhi
    Mrinal Kulkarni
    Mrinal Kulkarni
    • Savita Ambedkar
    • (as Mrunal Kulkarni)
    Govind Namdeo
    Govind Namdeo
    • Ramji Maloji Sakpal
    Tirlok Malik
    Tirlok Malik
    • Lala Lajpatrai
    Alisa Bosschaert
    Alisa Bosschaert
    Ma Jivan Mary
    • Rosa Epstein
    Anjan Srivastav
    Anjan Srivastav
    • Sayajirao Gaekwad III
    Rahul Solapurkar
    Rahul Solapurkar
    Luan Bexheti
    • Friend of Ambedkar
    Sushant Singh
    Sushant Singh
    Pramod Kumar
    • Narasingh Rao
    • (as Pramod Kumar)
    Priya Bapat
    Priya Bapat
    • young Ramabai
    Stacie Johnsen
    • Patron
    • (as Stacie Kellie)
    Namrata Kadam
    • Babasaheb ambedkar's sister
    Pramode Kumar
    Pramode Kumar
    • Narsingh Rao
    • (as Pramod Kumar)
    Sanman Nare
    • Young Dr. Ambedkar
    • Director
      • Jabbar Patel
    • Writers
      • Daya Pawar
      • Arun Sadhu
      • Sooni Taraporevala
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    9shrialluri

    Masterpiece

    It is a masterpiece from Dr. Jabber Patel whose passion and patience in bringing such a biopic is commendable. It falls in the genre of Richard Attenborough's Gandhi. I enjoyed it very much. The encounter of titans of Indian freedom struggle, Gandhi and Ambedkar is shown with great craft and intensity. Kudos to Mammooty for his action as Ambedkar. The restraint with inner turmoil shown by Mammooty puts him one among the great actors we have worldwide.

    Since it is a biographical film, the clichés of commercial film do not apply. Some of the dialogues may be uncomfortable to audiences. But that is what Dr. Ambedkar is as depicted by director. The nature of issue in the context is very sensitive and obviously it creates controversy which makes the film important.
    10amanmuthu

    Superb movie... Story of legend ambethkar

    Super acting by megastar mammootty....... Mammootty make over uff chumma 🔥🔥
    10jairajganjihal

    The masterpiece with rich making

    A must watch movie , amazing story telling of baba saheb ambedkar ji 🙏 , I loved everybit of movie and now I will remember my whole life baba saheb life with memories of pictures of videos 🙏
    10gangadharakn

    Movie of millions of hearts.

    Heartfelt thanks to the director nd entire movie cast n crew. The way Mammuty sir portrays Ambedkar's intentions for a better society was phenomenal nd makes everyone a fan of him.
    10pkgodhya

    A masterpiece and the most honest account of Ambedkar's life.

    Every scene of the movie is well directed.The movie shows the true history of our nation which includes the struggle of Dr Ambedkar for the upliftment of oppressed classes.Also,there has not been a greater scholar in our country.The movie acknowledges this fact as well. The brutality of hindus upon untouchables and the denial of their human rights reflects the hypocrisy of hindu leaders who were demamding swaraj. The untouchables were not allowed to drink water from public wells.They were given rooms for rent.Dr Ambedkar himself had to suffer these ignominies when he returned to India after finishing his education in America to serve Baroda state.Gandhi ji whom we all considers a great leader opposed ambedkar's demand of separate electorates.The movie shows that even Gandhi was very apologetic of the chaturvarnya which is the root of casteism.The character of Babasaheb's wife has been also portrayed well.

    All in all,the movie enriches our knowledge bank and also gives inspiration.

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    • Trivia
      The film had a limited release at some film festivals in Canada.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help, which is the best help.

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2000 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia University - Broadway & 116th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC)
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      • 3h 17m(197 min)
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