His complex political relationships with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru .
The intense struggle for Partition and the ultimate creation of Pakistan in 1947. Sir Christopher Lee as Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Richard Lintern as Young Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Shashi Kapoor as The Guide/Narrator. James Fox as Lord Louis Mountbatten. Maria Aitken as Edwina Mountbatten. Shireen Shah as Fatima Jinnah . Technical Features (BluRay) His complex political relationships with Mahatma Gandhi and
The modern BluRay releases, such as the Indicator/Powerhouse Films edition and the earlier Eureka dual-format release , typically include: Richard Lintern as Young Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jinnah (1998): A Cinematic Tribute to Pakistan's Founder is a 1998 biographical film directed by Jamil Dehlavi . The film offers a deep, non-linear exploration of the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah , the founding father of Pakistan. It is celebrated for its unique storytelling technique and a career-defining performance by Sir Christopher Lee , who personally considered this role the best of his long career. Film Overview Maria Aitken as Edwina Mountbatten
The film avoids a traditional chronological narrative. It begins with Jinnah’s death in 1948, after which his soul enters a celestial "afterlife" library. A celestial guide, played by Shashi Kapoor, reviews Jinnah's life to determine his final judgment. This framing device allows the story to travel back and forth in time, covering: His early days as a brilliant lawyer in Darjeeling. His marriage to Ruttie Jinnah ( Indira Varma ).
Originally released on September 2, 1998, in Pakistan and November 7, 1998, in the UK. Running Time: Approximately 110 minutes. Genre: Epic Biographical Drama / History. Production: A joint British-Pakistani project. Plot Summary