Ray's first hindi film, based on Premchand's novel. Art direction did the best in this film. Story is about the fall of Mughal Empire and the kings' indifference to it. It shows how the kings kept themselves entertained in various leisures when their kingdom actually needed them. Alongside being a really great period piece, this film has voiceover from Amitabh Bacchan and a cool title sequence made out of animation.
Review of The Chess Players
The Chess Players
(1977)
"Ray's first hindi film, based on Premchand's novel" //what else do you ask?!
16 September 2020