Achanak(1973)
अचानक
Achanak Synopsis
Dr. Chaudhary must perform multiple surgeries on Major Ranjeet Khanna, who was shot by the Police while trying to escape from custody after killing his wife, Pushpa, and her lover, Prakash. Chances of Ranjeet's recovery are very slim, if he does recover, he could end up mentally unstable or paralyzed. In the event he does recover, the medical staff's efforts would be in vain as he has already been found guilty and sentenced to be hanged.
Achanak (1973) is a crime and drama film directed by Gulzar, released on January 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Vinod Khanna, Om Shivpuri, Iftekhar and Lily Chakravarty. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Gulzar
- Writers:
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Gulzar
- Producers:
- Raj N. Sippy, Romu N. Sippy
- Cinematographer:
- K. Vaikunth
- Composer:
- Vasant Desai
- Status:
- Released
Achanak Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vinod Khanna
as Major Ranjeet Khanna
Om Shivpuri
as Dr. Chaudhary
Iftekhar
as Col. Bakshi
Lily Chakravarty
as Pushpa Bakshi / Pushpa Khanna
Farida Jalal
as Nurse Radha
- Kamaldeep
Kamaldeep
as S P Gupta
- Ravi Raaj
Ravi Raaj
as Prakash
Key crew
Directed by Gulzar, written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and Gulzar, produced by Raj N. Sippy and Romu N. Sippy.
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Achanak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Achanak – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Achanak online?
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Achanak (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Achanak?
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The main cast of Achanak (1973) includes Vinod Khanna, Om Shivpuri, Iftekhar, Lily Chakravarty and Farida Jalal. The film was directed by Gulzar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Achanak released?
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Achanak was released on January 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Achanak worth watching?
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Achanak (1973) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.