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On Wings Of Fire (1986)

Cyrus Bharucha

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Release Date1986
GenreBiography, Drama, History,
LanguageEnglish

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Almost four thousand years ago, a prophet named Zarathustra introduced a revolutionary religion to the people of ancient Persia. His faith was monotheistic in a time of idolatry; his philosophy espoused the ideals of equality of men and women, conservation of the environment, and intellectual freedom and choice, ideas thousands of years before their time. Against great odds, Zoroastrianism took hold in this ancient culture, becoming the state, religion of the great Persian dynasties. Although the tenets of Zoroastrianism have since become fundamental elements of western culture, little is known about the story of Zarathustra the man, nor the story of his people....until now.........

For the first time ever, the long awaited film by international talent brings to life Zarathustra, the world's first great prophet, his teachings even more relevant after 3,500 years...... and a way of life touching the splendour of history, culture and much of life today.

Watch history's great figure, Cyrus and Darius. Discover why Alexander the Great became Alexander the Accursed. And see Darius Ill's dynasty end in the Embers of Persepolis.

Only to rise anew like the Phoenix centuries later as the Sassanian Empire. One of the longest dynasties in the world, lasting the time equivalent of King Henry VIII's reign up to today!

Meet the generous Hindu King Jadhav Rana who gave sanctuary to the Zoroastrians landing on Indian soil, to shine anew as Parsees. Later, in a 19th century renaissance, they inspired the rise of their adopted motherland, leading an ethical and purposeful way of life, from the grand old man of India, Dadabhoy Naoroji, to the internationally known Industrial House of Tatas.

Presented to you by the renowned Zoroastrian Mastro Zublin Mehta, in his acting debut as a man in search of his roots.

[From the official press booklet]