Ek Aadmi(1988)
Ek Aadmi is a 1988 Hindi drama film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. The lead cast includes Shabana Azmi, Parikshat Sahni, and Tun Tun. The story follows a middle-class man who loses his job and family, becoming homeless in a big city. A poor widow offers him food and shelter, leading to a bond of survival. The film is notable for being Abbas's final directorial work. It received praise for its realistic portrayal of urban poverty and human compassion. The movie was released in India in 1988.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A man named Ramesh loses his job and his wife. He ends up homeless on the streets. A kind widow named Meera shares her food with him. Together, they fight to survive in a city that ignores them.
“One man. One chance. One hope.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Aadmi
Cast reunions in this film: Shabana Azmi & Pankaj Kapur (4 films together), Tinnu Anand & Parikshat Sahni (3 films together), Shabana Azmi & Saeed Jaffrey (3 films together), Supriya Pathak & Saeed Jaffrey (2 films together), and Shabana Azmi & Parikshat Sahni (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a real-life murder case from 1970s Bombay, involving a man named Amar Singh.
- It was the only film where actor Raj Babbar and director Khwaja Ahmad Abbas worked together.
- The movie's release was delayed for several years due to financial and production issues.
- It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor David Abraham, also known as Chetan.
- The soundtrack was composed by Jaidev, known for his work in parallel cinema, and includes a rare playback song by Asha Bhosle for a male character.
- The film was presented by Naya Sansar, the production company Abbas co-founded, which was known for socially conscious cinema.
- Despite being Abbas's final film, it received very limited theatrical distribution and is not widely available today.