The film ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’ is based on a short story by ______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Munshi Premchand.
- Shatranj Ke Khilari (English: The Chess Players) is a 1977 Indian film written and directed by Satyajit Ray, based on Munshi Premchand's short story.
- Amjad Khan plays the role of Wajid Ali Shah, King of Awadh and Richard Attenborough plays the role of General James Outram.
- Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, also known as Premchand was born on July 31, 1880, in Lamati, near Varanasi, India.