
Ek Din Achanak(1989)
Ek Din Achanak is a 1989 Hindi art film directed by Mrinal Sen. It stars Shabana Azmi, Shreeram Lagoo, Aparna Sen, and Uttara Baokar. The story follows a retired professor who vanishes during a rainstorm. His family struggles to understand why he left while trying to maintain their daily lives. The film is based on the Bengali novel Beej by Ramapada Chowdhury. It won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Uttara Baokar. It also received an Honorable Mention at the Venice Film Festival. The film is known for its quiet, realistic portrayal of grief and uncertainty. It was released in 1989 and is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- EpicOn, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 1989
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 0
Storyline
A retired professor walks out of his home during a heavy rainstorm and never returns. His wife and three children are left behind to cope with his sudden disappearance. As they search for answers, they uncover hidden secrets about his life. The family must learn to live with the mystery and move forward without closure.
“One rainy night, he vanished forever.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Din Achanak
Cast reunions in this film: Shabana Azmi & Shreeram Lagoo (2 films together), and Shabana Azmi & Mrinal Sen (2 films together).


