An ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.
Balram Halwai
Ashok
Pinky Madam
The Stork
Mukesh 'The Mongoose'
Granny Kusum
The Great Socialist
Balram's friend
Dharam
Vitiligo
School Inspector
Premier
Assistant Commissioner
Main Driver
Young Balram
Kishan
Hotel Manager / Agent (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
2008
1996
2023
2020
1976
2024
2019
2022
1972
1965
2016
2025
1940
2018
