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Ahankaar(1995)
Hindi145 mins
Ahankaar (1995) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Ashim Samanta. Starring Dinesh Hingoo, Ashim S. Samanta and Aruna Irani. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Ahankaar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1995.
Director:Ashim Samanta
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Ashim Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A woman's stepson becomes mute after saving her in an accident. He then works at a factory to support his stepmother, half-brother, and sister, especially while his alcoholic father is in jail. His hard work and sacrifices for the family often go unrecognized.
“A mother's love. A stepson's silent sacrifice.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysacrificesurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's director Ashim S. Samanta was the son of famous filmmaker Shakti Samanta, known for movies like 'Howrah Bridge' and 'Amar Prem'.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played the kind factory owner, was a major star but this was a supporting role in a smaller drama.
- The movie's plot revolves around a step-son becoming mute, a rare disability focus in mainstream Hindi films of the 90s.
- It was produced by Ashim S. Samanta's own production company, combining his roles as director and producer.
- The film released during a competitive period but did not become a major commercial success at the box office.
- Actress Deepti Naval, known for parallel cinema, played the mother, a shift from her usual urban roles.
Notable Collaborations
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