
Aakrosh(1980)
Hindi144 mins
Aakrosh (1980) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil and Amrish Puri. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Aakrosh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.
Director:Govind Nihalani
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1980
- Director
- Govind Nihalani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A lawyer in the 1980s takes on the case of a tribal man accused of murdering his wife. While defending him, the lawyer uncovers the brutal realities and injustices faced by tribal communities.
“A lawyer uncovers a village's dark secret.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asআক্রোশ
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1




Naseeruddin ShahBhaskar Kulkarni
→#2
Smita PatilNagi Bhiku
→#3
Amrish PuriDushane
→#4
N
Nana PalsikarActor
→#5
#6B
Bhagyashree KotnisActor
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Mohan AgasheActor
→#7G
Govind NihalaniDirector
→#8
Om PuriActor
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Trivia
- The film was based on a real-life case of tribal exploitation in the 1970s in Bihar, India.
- It marked the debut of actor Om Puri in a leading role, who later became a celebrated star.
- The movie was shot in actual villages to show the real living conditions of tribal people.
- Director Govind Nihalani also worked as the cinematographer, giving the film a gritty look.
- The film's title 'Aakrosh' means 'Anger' in Hindi, reflecting the theme of social outrage.
- It was part of a wave of realistic 'parallel cinema' films in the 1980s that tackled social issues.
- The script was co-written by famous playwright Vijay Tendulkar, known for his hard-hitting dramas.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aakrosh
Actor-Lahanya Bhiku21 films →
Actor-Lahanya Bhiku12 films →
Actor-Actor12 films →
Actor-Actor11 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Lahanya Bhiku-Actor9 films →
Director-Actor7 films →
Lahanya Bhiku-Director7 films →
Actor-lavni dancer6 films →
Actor-Bhonsle, Chairman, Zilla Parishad4 films →
Lahanya Bhiku-Bhonsle, Chairman, Zilla Parishad4 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-lavni dancer2 films →
Lahanya Bhiku-lavni dancer2 films →
