The Hindi dub of this film holds a special place in Indian cinema history.
So, gather your family, make some popcorn, and search for this epic. But be warned: Once you hear Rameses shout “Moses! Mere pita ka ghar jal raha hai!” in Hindi, you’ll never want to watch it in English again.
God reveals Himself as "I AM THAT I AM" – translated beautifully in Hindi as "Main Vahi Hoon Jo Hoon" (मैं वही हूँ जो हूँ). Moses is commanded to return to Egypt and free the Israelites. Reluctantly, he agrees, armed only with a staff that turns into a serpent. His wife, Zipporah, and brother, Aaron, stand by him.
Unlike modern Bollywood films, The Ten Commandments does not have dance numbers. However, the Hindi dub cleverly utilized the orchestral score by Elmer Bernstein. The dramatic background score during the Plagues of Egypt or the Golden Calf sequence was so impactful that Indian audiences never missed the absence of traditional film songs.