Religion
2007 · 105 MIN · IMDB 8.0 · 1,203 VOTES · DIR. Bhavna Talwar
Overview
The story is based in Banaras and is about a Hindu Priest Chaturvedi who follows the scriptures to practice Hindu religion. When a child is abandon by a woman and brought in his house by his daughter - after initial hesitation but due to requests from his wife - the family adapts the child; only to know after 4 years that the child is a Muslim. The family gives away the child and Chaturvedi engulfs himself in the purification process to cleanse his body, mind and soul due to contact with a Muslim soul. By the time, Chaturvedi thinks he is fully purified – the child reappears – seeking refuge, due to Hindu- Muslim riots. This is the time Chaturvedi finally realizes that the true religion is - religion where humans help humans – humanity.
Dialogue Timeline — 702 lines
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00:00:40 Faith is where empathy is With rage there is sin
00:05:46 I seek your blessings Punditji
00:08:04 And you didn't intervene?
00:11:13 'You are the incarnation of compassion'
00:13:46 In this modern world...
00:17:00 Paul, a woman without husband has no status in society
00:19:18 and you will be a part of it
00:22:55 What?
00:25:43 Vedika!
00:29:18 - I am devoted only to you
00:33:50 - will lead me to you -
00:36:51 She's eloped! And you have no clue?
00:39:54 Do not deviate from the path you have chosen to tread
00:44:45 Then the child will be fortunate to have the love of two mothers
00:52:39 Hello!
00:55:36 My name is Nafeesa
01:00:40 'Accept this offering O Govinda'
01:05:46 Once again, you're wrong
01:09:34 He is doing his prayers
01:18:06 Yes, it is over
01:23:26 Mother!
01:25:35 'O my Lord Shiva...
01:30:04 is the genesis of all mankind
01:40:08 - Grant us all this wisdom -