# Guru (2007)

> An ambitious Indian entrepreneur transforms humble beginnings into industrial power while seeking the approval of his disappointed father and the loyalty of his complicated wife.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9460

## Facts

- Runtime: 166 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan, Vidya Balan, Arya Babbar, Mallika Sherawat, Prathap Pothan
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499375/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sweeping, idealistic, energetic, bollywood movie night, inspirational drama night

## Synopsis

A tale of ambition and love set against the backdrop of a changing India, where dreams collide with harsh realities.

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