Chakra(1980)
Chakra is a 1981 Hindi drama film directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj. It stars Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The story follows Amma, a mother who flees her village with her son Benwa after a violent incident. They settle in a Bombay slum, where Amma takes multiple lovers to survive. Her son idolizes a petty criminal named Lukka, leading to tragedy. The film is known for its gritty realism and powerful performances. It won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival. Smita Patil won both the National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role. The film was released in 1981 and remains a landmark of Indian parallel cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Rabindra Dharmaraj
- Language
- Hindi 0
Storyline
A mother and her son escape village violence and move to a Bombay slum. To survive, the mother takes lovers, including a truck driver and a criminal. Her son looks up to the criminal and gets drawn into a life of crime. The family faces police brutality, loss, and the destruction of their home.
“The cycle of poverty never ends.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chakra
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Smita Patil (12 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Naseeruddin Shah (8 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Smita Patil (7 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (6 films together), Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Smita Patil (6 films together), and Rohini Hattangadi & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (3 films together).