Ankur(1974)
अंकुर
Ankur Synopsis
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
Ankur (1974) is a drama film directed by Shyam Benegal, released on July 20, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher and Priya Tendulkar. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Shyam Benegal
- Writers:
- Satyadev Dubey, Shyam Benegal
- Producers:
- Freni M. Variava, Mohan J. Bijlani
- Cinematographer:
- Govind Nihalani
- Composer:
- Vanraj Bhatia
- Production:
- Blaze Film Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Ankur (1974) Trailer
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Ankur Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shabana Azmi
as Laxmi
Anant Nag
as Surya
Sadhu Meher
as Kishtaya
Priya Tendulkar
as Saru
- Aga Mohamed Hussain
Aga Mohamed Hussain
- Mirza Qadirali Baig
Mirza Qadirali Baig
- Hemant Jeshwant Rao
Hemant Jeshwant Rao
- Satyanarayan
Satyanarayan
- Sesham Raju
Sesham Raju
Key crew
Directed by Shyam Benegal, written by Satyadev Dubey and Shyam Benegal, produced by Freni M. Variava and Mohan J. Bijlani.
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Ankur Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 28 ratings.
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Ankur – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ankur online?
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Who stars in Ankur?
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The main cast of Ankur (1974) includes Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher, Priya Tendulkar and Aga Mohamed Hussain. The film was directed by Shyam Benegal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ankur released?
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Ankur was released on July 20, 1974 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Ankur worth watching?
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Ankur (1974) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ankur?
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