Overview
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
A closer look
Ankur: The Seedling (1974) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Shyam Benegal. The cast includes Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher, Priya Tendulkar. Runtime: 122 minutes.
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Ankur: The Seedling?
Ankur: The Seedling is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Ankur: The Seedling?
Our source metadata lists 20 July 1974. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Ankur: The Seedling?
The listed director is Shyam Benegal.
Who is in the cast of Ankur: The Seedling?
The available cast credits include Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher, Priya Tendulkar, Aga Mohamed Hussain. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Ankur: The Seedling?
The recorded runtime is 122 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Ankur: The Seedling?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Ankur: The Seedling?
The original title in our source data is अंकुर. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Ankur: The Seedling about?
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
Is a trailer available for Ankur: The Seedling?
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