The cathartic tale of a deaf, mute and blind girl, and her teacher who brings a ray of light into her world of BLACK.
Director:Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Writers:Sanjay Leela Bhansali (screenplay), Bhavani Iyer (English dialogue),
Stars:Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Shernaz Patel
Story Line: Based in Simla, the McNallys are an Anglo-Indian family consisting of
Paul and his wife, Catherine. Both are full of joy when Catherine gives
birth to a baby girl, Michelle, but their joy is short-lived when they
are told that Michellle cannot see nor hear. Both attempt to bring up
Michelle in their own protective way, as a result Michelle is not
exposed to the real world, and becomes increasingly violent and
volatile. Things only get worse when Catherine gives birth to Sara, and
Paul considers admitting Michelle in an asylum. It is here that Debraj
Sahai enters their lives. Through his eager involvement, Michelle
blossoms, grows, gives up her violence, even gets admitted in school
with normal children. The years pass by, Michelle does not succeed in
getting her graduation, and it is time for Debraj to bid adieu as he is
having his own health problems. 12 years later, at the age of 40,
Michelle does succeed in graduating in Arts, and it is shortly
thereafter she will be re-united with...
