Manik (2005): Cast & Plot
Manik is a 2005 drama directed by Prabhat Roy, starring Rajesh Sharma, Rajatabha Dutta and Jeet. It runs 2 hours 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 46m (166 min)
- Director
- Prabhat Roy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Bengali
- Studio
- Eskay Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Manik About?
The premise of Manik without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Samir Mitra, an educated but unemployed man caring for his retired father and a mother battling cancer, encounters Manik Chandra Sadhukhan, whose sick father Niranjan and younger sister Latika await him in Kolkata. En route to meet family friend businessman Chandrakanta Majumdar, Manik is killed in an accident. Before dying, he entrusts Samir with his family’s care and secrecy, provides all necessary details, and Samir assumes Manik’s identity, gaining employment with Chandrakanta.
Manik Cast
Rajesh Sharma leads the cast, with Rajatabha Dutta and Jeet. Directed by Prabhat Roy; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Prabhat Roy
Also Starring in Manik
· 3 moreManik Plot Summary
What happens in Manik from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set predominantly in 1940, the film delves into the tumultuous journey of young Orson Welles, Tom Burke, as he is entrusted with an extraordinary opportunity by the struggling RKO Pictures. Unlike typical projects, Welles is given complete creative control over his latest film, allowing him to assemble his dream team and craft a masterpiece free from interference. He chooses to collaborate closely with the renowned screenwriter Gary Oldman, portraying the legendary Herman J Mankiewicz, popularly known as “Mank.”
Full summary
The whole story of Manik, scene by scene
Manik Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Manik.
How Well Do You Know Manik?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which director gave Herman Mankiewicz complete creative control over his screenplay in the film?
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Manik FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Manik, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Manik?
Manik runs 2 hours 46 minutes (166 minutes).
When was Manik released?
Manik was released on April 22, 2005.
Who directed Manik?
Manik was directed by Prabhat Roy.
More films by Prabhat Roy Who is in the cast of Manik?
Manik stars Rajesh Sharma, Rajatabha Dutta and Jeet, among 7 credited actors.
Does Manik have a post-credit scene?
No. Manik has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Manik in?
The original language of Manik is Bengali.
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