
The Chess Players
Drama
Overview
In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.
Top Cast


Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev Kumar
Mirza Sajjad Ali
Sanjeev Kumar
Mirza Sajjad Ali


Saeed Jaffrey
Saeed Jaffrey
Mir Roshan Ali
Saeed Jaffrey
Mir Roshan Ali


Amjad Khan
Amjad Khan
Wajid Ali Shah
Amjad Khan
Wajid Ali Shah


Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi
Khurshid
Shabana Azmi
Khurshid


Farida Jalal
Farida Jalal
Nafisa
Farida Jalal
Nafisa


Veena
Veena
Queen Mother
Veena
Queen Mother


David Abraham Cheulkar
David Abraham Cheulkar
Munshi
David Abraham Cheulkar
Munshi


Victor Banerjee
Victor Banerjee
Prime Minister
Victor Banerjee
Prime Minister


Farooq Shaikh
Farooq Shaikh
Aqueel
Farooq Shaikh
Aqueel


Tom Alter
Tom Alter
Capt. Weston
Tom Alter
Capt. Weston
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