Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34011 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-04-30
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Formats: PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: Hindi
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 107 minutes

Customer Reviews

Royal treat...
Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra in Rajasthan, shooting in Devigarh, Jaipur and inside the living quarters of the Jaipur Royal Family. Prince Raghavendra Rathore and Subarna Rai Chaudhari designed the costumes for the film.

Set in contemporary India the story is really about fulfilling one's Dharma. Seen from the angle of the royal guard Eklavya whose family has for nine generations guarded the Kings of Devigarh. Eklavya and the Queen hide a secret...

This is a story full of interesting twists and unexpected turns which keep your attention going throughout the background of unfolding turmoils in which the papier-mâché kingdom is steeped. It also deals with the caste system in modern times and the strives toward modernisation being made under democracy. Symbolic as it may be, the palace is still illuminated by candles and torches. Over 600 camels were used in one scene. Excellent music and wonderful colourful shots. I have not given the full 5 stars because the trailers cannot be fast forwarded or skipped and really spoil the enjoyment of the film.

See also: Fire, Earth and Water - Special Edition (2 disc) [2006]