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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

  • 2000
  • 3h 17m
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8.8/10
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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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    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.
    10raihanakp

    Awesome

    The one and only mammooty can do this. No one can stand before his performance.
    10satishrrg

    All times outstanding Biopic of Bollywood till date.

    Dr. Jabber Patel hit the chord with the first look of the poster of the movie itself which drive me to watch the several times which I am unable to count in numbers. The very first quotation on the poster which loudly says "Great men created History, One man changed it- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar" made me to watch the movie like a mad fan. Whenever I watch Richard Attenborough's Gandhi, I salute his efforts in making such a magnificent work. If it would have been somebody else the project might have been something else which we might have not appreciated. Indian Film makers always failed to make a Biopic or a Historical work as we may count ASOKA, JODDHAAKBAR or BHAGAT SINGH where the makers failed to justify. Biopic or a Historical film needs to be research meticulously and handled sensitively. But it is sad to see lack of the geniuses in Bollywood film makers may be due to their strong market drive. But the Biopic of Dr. Ambedkar directed by genius Dr. Jabber Patel is an art of class which appealed everything it needs to make a perfect biopic. The sets are marvelous especially scenes like market area, parliament of India, railway station, tongs, vehicles train etc. Costume designing was of higher side. The script of the film was commendable. The cast especially Mr. Mammotty as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was well justified with the attitude of perfection. Direction can be rated as number one of all times in making of Indian Biopic. This film appeals not to compromise while making of any Biopic in Bollywood and hope filmmakers will learn some lessons to upgrade themselves free of worries of Market strategies. All times outstanding Biopic of Bollywood till date.
    10kunalkatariabhl

    This is one of the best movie made on Babasaheb

    This movie is really mesmerizing and amazing, acting of Mammootty made it even more precious. It depicts all aspects of Dr. Ambedkar's life and his achievements. Aur aakhiri baat Baman Baniye door rahe.
    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.

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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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