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Historical drama

Past, Present, and Future (1985): Cast

Past, Present, and Future (1985) movie poster

Past, Present, and Future is a 1985 historical drama directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Naseeruddin Shah as Ruiz Pereira, Dalip Tahil and Kunal Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.

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Past, Present, and Future (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 17m (137 min)
Director
Shyam Benegal
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Past, Present, and Future About?

The premise of Past, Present, and Future without spoilers.

Set in 1961 Goa, the film follows a wealthy, influential Goan family as their fortunes and relationships evolve over the years, observing the impacts of social and historical change. The story is recounted in past tense by a close friend of the family, who offers a personal, reflective perspective on their rise and challenges.

Past, Present, and Future Themes & Keywords

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  • childhood
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Cast & crew

Past, Present, and Future Cast & Characters

Naseeruddin Shah leads the cast as Ruiz Pereira, with Dalip Tahil as Leon Gonsalves and Kunal Kapoor. Directed by Shyam Benegal; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Shyam Benegal

More films directed by Shyam Benegal: Mujib: The Making of a Nation, Well Done Abba, Welcome to Sajjanpur and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero.

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Past, Present, and Future Also Known As

Also known as “Прошлое, настоящее, будущее”.

Also known as
  • Прошлое, настоящее, будущее

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Past, Present, and Future FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Past, Present, and Future, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Past, Present, and Future?

Past, Present, and Future runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

When was Past, Present, and Future released?

Past, Present, and Future was released on August 30, 1985.

Who directed Past, Present, and Future?

Past, Present, and Future was directed by Shyam Benegal.

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Who is in the cast of Past, Present, and Future?

Past, Present, and Future stars Naseeruddin Shah as Ruiz Pereira, Dalip Tahil as Leon Gonsalves and Kunal Kapoor, among 14 credited actors.

Does Past, Present, and Future have a post-credit scene?

No. Past, Present, and Future has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Past, Present, and Future in?

The original language of Past, Present, and Future is Hindi.

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