Aarakshan
Originally released in 2011. Aarakshan is a drama/thriller film. directed by Prakash Jha. With a runtime of 2h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, and Deepika Padukone
Synopsis
The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 44m
164 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (40 votes)
Budget
$6.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.9M
1.3x return
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Prabhakar Anand
Saif Ali Khan
as Deepak Kumar
Deepika Padukone
as Poorvi Anand
Manoj Bajpayee
as Mithilesh Kumar Singh
Prateik Smita Patil
as Sushant Seth
Aanchal Munjal
as Muniya S. Yadav
Hema Malini
as Shakuntala Thakral (Guest Appearance)
Tanvi Azmi
as Mrs.Anand
Mukesh Tiwari
as Police Inspector
Yashpal Sharma
as Shambhu Kaka
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
- Budget
- $6,100,000
- Revenue
- $7,900,000
Production Companies
- Base Industries Group
- Prakash Jha Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aarakshan about?
The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor.
Who directed Aarakshan?
Aarakshan was directed by Prakash Jha.
How long is Aarakshan?
Aarakshan has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes (164 minutes total).
When was Aarakshan released?
Aarakshan was released on August 12, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aarakshan?
The main cast of Aarakshan includes Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee, Prateik Smita Patil.