Sivan, SantoshOverview
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Most widely held works by
Santosh Sivan
Bride & prejudice
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,343 libraries worldwide Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, with a Bollywood twist. In Ammritsar, the determined Mrs. Bakshi sets out to find matches for her four daughters. Second sister, Lalita, meets American Will Darcy - is it love?
As̄oka
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23 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 447 libraries worldwide Traces the life of Emperor As̄oka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who assended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C. To extend the borders of his kingdom, he wages one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighboring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated. Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, As̄oka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism.
Before the rains
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 394 libraries worldwide After a British spice planter falls in love with his alluring servant, an idealistic young man finds himself torn between his ambitions and his family, his village, and his past. Loyalties are tested and destinies decided as two worlds collide.
The terrorist Theeviravaathi
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1 edition published in 2000 in Tamil and held by 337 libraries worldwide In a story inspired by the events surrounding the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, a suicide bomber examines her emotions and finds herself in a psychological divide as she contemplates her future.
Bride & prejudice
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Visual
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 113 libraries worldwide Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, with a Bollywood twist. In Ammritsar, the determined Mrs. Bakshi sets out to find matches for her four daughters. Second sister, Lalita, meets American Will Darcy - is it love?
The terrorist Theeviravaathi
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Visual
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1 edition published in 2000 in Tamil and held by 104 libraries worldwide In a story inspired by the events surrounding the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Ghandi, a suicide bomber examines her emotions and finds herself in a psychological divide as she contemplates her future.
Dil se Dila se
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1 edition published in 1998 in Hindi and held by 46 libraries worldwide An impassioned love story involving a radio journalist venturing into militarily sensitive border territories who, en route, is love struck by a mysterious, elusive, intractable stranger. Despite his subsequent engagement to a vivacious and dynamic young woman, his obsession is revived when he reencounters the mystery woman. Suspense, dramatic tension, popular hit songs and artful camerawork accounted for this film's immediate box-office success.
Fiza Fiẓā
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in Hindi and held by 35 libraries worldwide A story of a young girl (Kirisma Kapoor) in search of her brother, who dissappeared duting the communal riots of 1992-1993 in Mumbai.
The terrorist
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14 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 33 libraries worldwide A young woman is chosen to be a suicide bomber by her terrorist group. It is a high honor but can she go through with it?
Meenaxi tale of 3 cities
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in Hindi and held by 33 libraries worldwide A popular writer develops writer's block. An enigmatic attractive girl, Meenaxi, inspires him to produce three tales set in three different beautiful locations - Hyderabad, Jaisalmer and Prague. The film explores "the relationship between art, the real and the imagined" (container).
Dil se.. From the heart
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1 edition published in 2001 in Hindi and held by 21 libraries worldwide In this love story, a young man meets an enigmatic girl who later seeks his help without revealing that she is part of a terrorist organization.
The terrorist Theeviravaathi
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in Tamil and held by 13 libraries worldwide In a story inspired by the events surrounding the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, a suicide bomber examines her emotions and finds herself in a psychological divide as she contemplates her future.
AIDS JaaGO
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2 editions published in 2009 in Hindi and English and held by 8 libraries worldwide "Under the auspices of Mirabai Films and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the AIDS JaaGO project presents four short dramatic films by cutting-edge Indian directors, Mira Nair, Vishal Bhardwaj, Santosh Sivan and Farhan Akhtar, who aim to dismantle myths and misconceptions about HIV / AIDS." -- Container.
Gardish Gardiśa
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2 editions published in 2003 in Hindi and held by 7 libraries worldwide An honest constable has only one ambition, that his elder son become an inspector. Everything is working out fine until the constable goes against the underworld lord.
As̄oka / Arclightz & Films ; a Santosh Sivan picture
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1 edition published in 2004 in Hindi and held by 7 libraries worldwide Film based on the life of Aśoka, King of Magadha, India; a journey of transformation of a youth from a beloved son to an obessive romantic; from a man embittered by betrayal to a ruthless warrior consumed by ambition; from a conqueror of lands to a conqueror of self.
Moderne Gallerie Motion Pictures, New York, in association with Indian Image Production presents a Santosh Sivan picture Ṭerarisṭ
by Santosh Sivan
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Book
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1 edition published in 2003 in Tamil and held by 7 libraries worldwide Script of a Tamil motion picture.
N'CYP presents a Santosh Sivan picture Malli
by Santosh Sivan
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1 edition published in 2003 in Tamil and held by 7 libraries worldwide Script of a Tamil motion picture.
Roja Rojā
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1 edition published in 2004 in Hindi and held by 6 libraries worldwide An Indian police officer, expert in computers and cryptography, comes to a South Indian village in search of a bride and marries the younger sister of his original intended. Immediately after the wedding he is posted to embattled Kashmir. Just as the newlyweds are getting acquainted and beginning to fall in love, he is kidnapped by Kashmiri separatists. Delicate negotiations ensue, with his wife pleading with officials to recover her husband.
Rudaali Rudālī
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2 editions published in 1992 in Hindi and held by 4 libraries worldwide A social drama emphasizing conventions of social roles and narrative development through conflict and cathartic resolution of a woman who becomes a "Rudaali" i.e. a professional mourner. more
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AIDS (Disease) Arranged marriage Asia--Magadha (Kingdom) Aśoka,--King of Magadha,--fl. 259 B.C Assassination Authors Bombay Riots (India : 1992-1993) British Buddhism Comedy films Courtship Drama Feature films Feature films Fiction films Films for the hearing impaired Foreign films Great Britain Hand-to-hand fighting India India--Amritsar India--Bombay India--Jammu and Kashmir India--Tamil Nadu Insurgency Kidnapping Kings and rulers Man-woman relationships Marriage Motion pictures Motion pictures, Tamil Musical films Musical films Police Political science Prime ministers--Assassination Revolutionaries Romance films Social role Suicide bombers Terrorism Terrorism--Psychological aspects Terrorists Videodiscs Video recordings Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Weepers (Mourners) Women--Social conditions Women terrorists
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Alternative Names
Cantōṣ Civan̲
Civan̲, Cantōṣ
Santosh Sivan
桑塔纳·斯万
Languages
Hindi
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English (24) Tamil (21) German (3) Undetermined (3) Chinese (2) Multiple languages (2) No Linguistic content (2) French (1) Kashmiri (1) Indo-European (1) Malayalam (1) Covers
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