Plot — What is The Courtesans of Bombay about?
In the Mumbai, India, tenement community of Pavanpul, young female courtesans sing, dance and perform sexual favors for male clientele. Directors James Ivory and Ismail Merchant blend documentary footage and dramatic reenactments in their exploration of this seamy underworld, the flip side of the Bollywood film industry, where aspiring actors and dancers -- some even sold into prostitution by their own families -- end up, with their innocence lost and their hopes for movie stardom shattered.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 74 min |
| Audience Score | 55% (5.5/10, 6 votes) |
The Courtesans of Bombay — FAQ
Is The Courtesans of Bombay worth watching? The Courtesans of Bombay holds a 5.5/10 rating from 6 viewers. In the Mumbai, India, tenement community of Pavanpul, young female courtesans sing, dance and perform sexual favors for male clientele. Directors James Ivory and Ismail Merchant blend documentary footage and dramatic ree
Who directed The Courtesans of Bombay? Directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who is in the cast of The Courtesans of Bombay? It stars Saeed Jaffrey, Kareem Samar, Zohra Sehgal.
Where can I stream The Courtesans of Bombay? Streaming availability for The Courtesans of Bombay is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Courtesans of Bombay release? It released in 1983.
