Midnight's Children Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Born in the hour of India’s freedom. Handcuffed to history.

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Last modified: Sep. 29, 2013

Midnight's Children

Release Date: Friday, April 26, 2013 NYC Only Friday, May 3, 2013

Director: Deepa Mehta

Starring: Shabana Azmi • Satya Bhabha • Shahana Goswami • Rajat Kapoor • Seema Biswas

Not Rated Drama 2 hrs, 20 m

2.75 / 5.0

55% WILL SEE 45% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, as India proclaims independence from Great Britain, two newborn babies are switched by a nurse in a Bombay hospital. Saleem Sinai, the illegitimate son of a poor woman, and Shiva, the offspring of a wealthy couple, are fated to live the destiny meant for each other. Their lives become mysteriously intertwined and are inextricably linked to India's whirlwind journey of triumphs and disasters.

Drama Fantasy

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Who stars in Midnight's Children – Cast List

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Shabana Azmi
... Naseem

What’s Love Got To Do With It?, The Black Prince
S
Satya Bhabha
... Saleem Sinai

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
S
Shahana Goswami
... Amina

Santosh
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Rajat Kapoor
... Aadam Aziz
S
Seema Biswas
... Mary

Water, Sold
S
Shriya Saran
... Parvati

The Other End of the Line

Who is making Midnight's Children – Crew List

A look at Midnight's Children behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Deepa Mehta last helmed Water and Bollywood, Hollywood. The film's writer Deepa Mehta last penned Water and Secret Daughter.

Director: Deepa Mehta
Screenwriters: Deepa Mehta
Salman Rushdie
Producer: David Hamilton

Studio: Paladin
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Midnight's Children

Key Facts

Based on Salman Rushdie's 1981 novel of the same name.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2013

Completed

Changed Midnight's Children movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2008

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 2 hrs, 20 m
Tagline: Born in the hour of India’s freedom. Handcuffed to history.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Midnight's Children Trailers and Clips

Midnight's Children

Theatrical Trailer

Midnight's Children Release Date: When was the film released?

Midnight's Children was released in New York on Friday, April 26 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Pain and Gain, The Big Wedding and Mud.