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Amal (2007)

Amal poster
Original title
अमल
Directed by
Richie Mehta
Genre
drama film
Country
Canada
Runtime
1h 41m
Rated
12+
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 25 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A poor autorickshaw driver in New Delhi goes about his daily routine. His quiet life changes when he meets a wealthy man.

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What happens

Amal (Hindi: अमल) is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed and written by Richie Mehta. Set in modern-day New Delhi, India, it tells the story of a poor autorickshaw driver, Amal Kumar. The film was originally released as a short film in 2004, with the same lead actor but a different cast, before it was adapted and expanded into a feature film after three years. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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