# Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)

English · Released 1965-12-01

Shakespeare-Wallah is a 1965 English film. The music is by Satyajit Ray. Shashi and Paul Praveen appear in it.

Music: Satyajit Ray
Cast: Shashi as Sanju, Paul Praveen as Didi

## Storyline
The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through their travels we see the changing face of India as the old is replaced by the new, Maharajas become hotel owners, sports become more important than culture and the theater is replaced by Bollywood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.

## Common questions

### When was Shakespeare-Wallah released?
Shakespeare-Wallah was released on 1 December 1965.

### Who stars in Shakespeare-Wallah?
Shashi and Paul Praveen star in Shakespeare-Wallah.

### Who composed the music for Shakespeare-Wallah?
The music is by Satyajit Ray.

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