
Aarakshan(2011)
Hindi164 mins
Aarakshan (2011) is a 164-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha. Starring Sachin K. Krishn, Manoj Bajpayee and Tanvi Azmi. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Aarakshan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.
Director:Prakash Jha
Mood:
emotionalintensedark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 August 2011
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A teacher and his mentor clash over a new law. India's Supreme Court has ruled that jobs and college spots must be reserved for lower castes. Their disagreement tests their friendship and divides their community.
“When opportunity divides, who will stand united?”
Film Details
6.3Rating
164Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 August 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalintensedark
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was banned in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh due to its sensitive caste-based theme.
- Aarakshan was the first Hindi film to be shot at the prestigious Doon School in Dehradun.
- Director Prakash Jha cast real-life students and teachers as extras to add authenticity to the college scenes.
- The movie's release was delayed by two months after the censor board asked for multiple cuts.
- Saif Ali Khan prepared for his role by spending time with actual college professors in Bhopal.
- The title 'Aarakshan' translates to 'reservation', directly referring to India's affirmative action policies.
- Despite its controversial subject, the film was selected as India's official entry to the Asia Pacific Film Festival.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aarakshan
Actor-Mithilesh Kumar Singh29 films →
Shakuntala Thakral (Guest Appearance)-Actor11 films →
Shambhu Kaka-Police Inspector5 films →
Director-Director of Photography4 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Director of Photography3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Director-Mithilesh Kumar Singh3 films →
Mithilesh Kumar Singh-Director of Photography3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Mrs.Anand2 films →
Actor-Original Music Composer2 films →
Shambhu Kaka-Actor2 films →
Shambhu Kaka-Director2 films →
Actor-Mithilesh Kumar Singh2 films →
Director-Police Inspector2 films →







