Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Directed by	Jabbar Patel
Produced by	Tirlok Malik
Written by	Daya Pawar Arun Sadhu Sooni Taraporevala
Starring	Mammootty Sonali Kulkarni Mohan Gokhale Mrinal Kulkarni
Music by	Amar Haldipur
Cinematography	Ashok Mehta
Editing by	Vijay Khochikar
Release date(s)	2000
Language	English
Budget	8.95 crore

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a 2000 Indian feature film in English language, directed by Jabbar Patel. The film tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly.^[1] The film was a project funded jointly by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment of the Government of India, and the Government of Maharashtra. It was made at a budget of 8.95 crore.^[2] The production was managed by the government owned National Film Development Corporation of India.

The role of Ambedkar in the film was played by actor Mammootty, the performance for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor in the year 1999. The film won the National Film Awards for Best feature film in English and Best Art Direction (Nitin Chandrakant Desai) in 1999. The film also did a good business at the box office.^[3]

Release

Although the film was censored in 1998, it was released commercially in 2000. The film was considered for Indian National Awards for best film in 1998.

Awards

The film won three National Film Awards (India) in 1999.

• Best feature film in English
• Best Actor - Mammootty
• Best Art Direction - Nitin Chandrakant Desai

Reference

1. ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Jabbar Patel on his latest film, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar". Rediff.com. 2000-06-27. http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/jun/27jabb.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-31. 
2. ^ "Ambedkar film cost shoots up to Rs 8.95 cr"
3. ^ "Ambedkar film, a winner"

External links

• IMDb
• Trailer in YouTube
• Exclusive Review
• Ambedkar Movie