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| Directed by | Conrad Rooks |
| Written by | Conrad Rooks |
| Starring | Shashi Kapoor Simi Garewal Romesh Sharma |
| Cinematography | Sven Nykvist |
| Running time | 89 min. |
| Language | English |
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Siddhartha (1972) is a film based on the novel of the same name by Herman Hesse, directed by Conrad Rooks. It was shot on location in India, and features work by noted cinematographer Sven Nykvist. Simi Garewal's appearance in the film as the courtesan Kamala caused controversy in India, in particular because she appeared nude in one scene; the Indian Censor Board, at that time, did not even permit on-screen kissing in Indian films. [1].
Plot
The film tells the story of the young Brahmin Siddhartha (played by Shashi Kapoor), and his search for a meaningful way of life. This search takes him through periods of harsh asceticism, sensual pleasures, material wealth, then self-revulsion and eventually to the oneness and harmony with himself that he had been seeking. Siddhartha learns that the secret of life cannot be passed on from one person to another, but must be achieved through inner experience.
