Multiple choice general knowledge

The movie 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' is based on whose literary works?

  1. Sharatchand

  2. Rabindra nath tagore

  3. Bhishm Sahni

  4. Premchand
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Explanation

Satyajit Ray's film 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' (The Chess Players) is based on Munshi Premchand's short story 'Shatranj Ke Khilari' (1924). The film, set in 1856 Lucknow, explores the decadence of nawabs through their obsession with chess amid political upheaval. Ray adapted the story faithfully, preserving its core themes.

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