Nishant(1975)
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Nishant Synopsis
A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.
Nishant (1975) is a drama and crime film directed by Shyam Benegal, released on June 6, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Shabana Azmi, Girish Karnad, Anant Nag and Amrish Puri. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Shyam Benegal
- Writers:
- Vijay Tendulkar, Satyadev Dubey
- Producers:
- Mohan J. Bijlani, Freni M. Variava
- Production:
- Blaze Film Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Nishant (1975) Trailer
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Nishant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shabana Azmi
as Sushila
Girish Karnad
as Schoolmaster
Anant Nag
as Anjaiya
Amrish Puri
as Eldest Zamindar
Satyadev Dubey
as Priest (Pujari)
Smita Patil
as Rukmini
Naseeruddin Shah
as Vishwam
Mohan Agashe
as Prasad
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Sadhu Meher
Savita Bajaj
- Master Altaf
Master Altaf
Key crew
Directed by Shyam Benegal, written by Vijay Tendulkar and Satyadev Dubey, produced by Mohan J. Bijlani and Freni M. Variava.
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Nishant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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Nishant – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Nishant?
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The main cast of Nishant (1975) includes Shabana Azmi, Girish Karnad, Anant Nag, Amrish Puri and Satyadev Dubey. 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 Nishant released?
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Nishant was released on June 6, 1975 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is Nishant worth watching?
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Nishant (1975) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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