Katha(1982)
कथा
Katha Synopsis
A modern retelling of the classic folktale about the hare and the tortoise. Hard-working yet timid Rajaram has a secret crush on his neighbor. Before he gets the courage to tell her how he feels, fast-talking Bashu swoops in.
Katha (1982) is a comedy and drama film directed by Sai Paranjape, released on December 22, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval and Leela Mishra. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sai Paranjape
- Producers:
- Suresh Jindal
- Production:
- Devki Chitra
- Status:
- Released
Katha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naseeruddin Shah
as Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
Farooq Shaikh
as Bashudev
Deepti Naval
as Sandhya Sabnis
Leela Mishra
as Dadi Amma
Yatin Karyekar
as Dancer
Mallika Sarabhai
as Anuradha Dhindhoria
Jalal Agha
as Himself
Sarika
as Herself
Tinnu Anand
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Sai Paranjape, produced by Suresh Jindal.
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Katha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Katha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Katha online?
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Who stars in Katha?
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The main cast of Katha (1982) includes Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Leela Mishra and Yatin Karyekar. The film was directed by Sai Paranjape. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Katha released?
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Katha was released on December 22, 1982 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Katha worth watching?
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Katha (1982) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.