Apna Desh(1972)
Apna Desh Synopsis
When it's discovered that four prominent members of the community are crooks and black marketeers, young Akash (Rajesh Khanna) -- posing as an expatriate smuggler -- teams with his girlfriend, Chanda (Mumtaz), to expose them. But to nail the quartet -- a tradesman, a doctor and a builder, all led by a wealthy industrialist (Madan Puri) -- Akash must get them to confess their misdeeds while Chanda surreptitiously captures everything on film.
Apna Desh (1972) is a action, drama and comedy film directed by Jambulingam, released on May 26, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 52m. It stars Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz Askari, Om Prakash and Jagdeep. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jambulingam
- Writers:
- Inder Raj Anand, Raj Baldev Raj, Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
- Producers:
- A.V. Subramaniam, T.Govindarajan
- Cinematographer:
- W. R. Subba Rao
- Production:
- Venus Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Apna Desh (1972) Trailer
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Apna Desh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rajesh Khanna
as Akash Chandra
Mumtaz Askari
as Chanda
Om Prakash
as Dharamdas
Jagdeep
as Shambhu
Madan Puri
as Satyanarayan
Manmohan Krishna
as Dinanath Chandra
Satyendra Kapoor
as Chanda's Brother
Rajan Haksar
as Doctor
Manmauji
as Malak
Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
as Sevaram
Mukkamala
as Mrs. Dinanath Chandra
C.S. Dubey
as Villager
Key crew
Directed by Jambulingam, written by Inder Raj Anand, Raj Baldev Raj and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, produced by A.V. Subramaniam and T.Govindarajan.
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Apna Desh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Apna Desh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Apna Desh online?
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Apna Desh (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Apna Desh?
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The main cast of Apna Desh (1972) includes Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz Askari, Om Prakash, Jagdeep and Madan Puri. The film was directed by Jambulingam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Apna Desh released?
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Apna Desh was released on May 26, 1972 and runs for 2h 52m.
Is Apna Desh worth watching?
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Apna Desh (1972) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Apna Desh?
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