What is the duration of The Courtesans of Bombay?

The duration of The Courtesans of Bombay is 74 mins.

What is the original language of The Courtesans of Bombay?

The original language of The Courtesans of Bombay is English.

Who directed The Courtesans of Bombay?

The Courtesans of Bombay was directed by Ismail Merchant.

Which studio made The Courtesans of Bombay?

The Courtesans of Bombay was produced by Merchant Ivory Productions.

The Courtesans of Bombay 1983

Q: Does The Courtesans of Bombay have end credit scenes?

The Courtesans of Bombay does not have end credit scenes.

Documentary

Runtime

74 mins

Language

English

In Mumbai’s Pavanpul district, women work as courtesans, singing, dancing and providing sexual services for male patrons. Directors James Ivory and Ismail Merchant blend footage and scenes to expose darker side of Bollywood, where actors and dancers—forced into prostitution by their families, lose innocence and watch their stardom dreams shattered.

Merchant Ivory Productions

Studio

Ismail Merchant

Director

Does The Courtesans of Bombay have end credit scenes?

No!

The Courtesans of Bombay does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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