Diksha
Originally released in 1991. Diksha is a drama film. directed by Arun Kaul. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nana Patekar, Manohar Singh, and Vijay Kashyap
Synopsis
Circa British Rule in India, a man vows to make his only surviving son, Narayan, alias Nani, a Brahmachari to atone for the deaths of five of his children. He takes this child to a remote village in Karnataka, South India, where he leaves his 11 year old son in the care of a learned Archarya, Udup Pandit. Here Nani gets to meet two other disciples of the Archarya, as well as his widowed daughter, Yamuna, and another male by the name of Shrikar Upadhyay, who also teaches the British how to read and write in Hindi. The Archarya goes away for a few days, and when he returns nothing is the same anymore. His daughter is pregnant, the villagers are all set to remove her from the village, they are also angry with him for refusing Yamuna to follow the traditional way of a Hindu widow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1991
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diksha about?
Circa British Rule in India, a man vows to make his only surviving son, Narayan, alias Nani, a Brahmachari to atone for the deaths of five of his children. He takes this child to a remote village i...
Who directed Diksha?
Diksha was directed by Arun Kaul.
How long is Diksha?
Diksha has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Diksha released?
Diksha was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diksha?
The main cast of Diksha includes Nana Patekar, Manohar Singh, Vijay Kashyap, Anubhav Mishra, Sulabha Arya.