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Rangeela Baba

2015
Movie
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Oriya

An auto-rickshaw driver finds the shortcut to fame and money by becoming a Spiritual Guru until his greed and debauchery brings him down.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Chandra Prakash DwivediGenres: Biography, Drama, History

Plot Summary

Rangeela Baba is a biographical drama that delves into the life of the controversial 20th-century Indian mystic, Saiyid Bahauddin Al-Bukhari, popularly known as Rangeela Baba. The film explores his spiritual journey, his interactions with various sections of society, and the unique philosophy he espoused. It highlights his unconventional methods and the profound impact he had on his followers.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'Rangeela Baba' was mixed to positive. Reviewers often praised the film's attempt to explore a lesser-known spiritual figure and the performances, particularly of the lead actor. However, some found the narrative pacing to be slow, and the film's spiritual themes were not universally embraced, leading to varied audience responses.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique subject matter and protagonist's portrayal.

  • Some found the film's pacing too slow for a biographical drama.

  • The spiritual and philosophical aspects were seen as thought-provoking by some, while others found them obscure.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews and specific audience sentiments is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, is also known for his acclaimed role as Chanakya in the television series 'Chanakya'.

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