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Directed by | Sudhir Mishra |
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Based on | Serious Men by Manu Joseph |
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Cinematography | Alexander Sukala |
Edited by | Atanu Mukherjee |
Music by | Karel Antonin |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Serious Men is an Indian Hindi-language satirical comedy-drama film directed by Sudhir Mishra. It is based on the book of the same name by Manu Joseph[2] and features Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role. The film is produced by Bombay Fables and Cineraas Entertainment.[3] It was released on Netflix on 2 October 2020.[4] Exploring the themes of class, caste, and prejudice, the film is a reminder of the challenges that Dalit people face in India.[5][6]
At the 2021 Filmfare OTT Awards, Serious Men received three nominations, including Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film for Aakshath Das, and won two awards: Best Web Original Film and Best Actor in a Web Original Film (Siddiqui).