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Hindi CINEMA · 1972

Shor

1972-12-18170 min

Audience rating

7.0/10

Source: TMDB5 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Shankar , his lovely wife Geeta and Deepak are a poor but happy family. Tragedy strikes one day, when Deepak wonders over to the railway tracks. When Geeta rushes in to warn and rescue him, she is run over by the train and is instantly killed. Deepak loses his vocal chords and cannot speak. Shankar takes Deepak to see a doctor , who examines Deepak, and tells Shankar that Deepak can recover his voice after a surgerical operation, which may cost around 1000 to 1500 rupees. Shankar is unable to afford this but is determined to find the money to cure his son. Shankar's mom , sister , Khan Badshan , Rani alias Raat ki Rani offer support. And Shankar takes part in a grueling tournament that puts his very life at risk.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Shor (1972) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Manoj Kumar. The cast includes Manoj Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Kamini Kaushal, Premnath Malhotra. Runtime: 170 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Manoj Kumar
Manoj KumarDirector
Portrait of Jaya Bachchan
Jaya BachchanRaat Ki Rani / Rani
Portrait of Kamini Kaushal
Kamini KaushalShankar's Mom
Portrait of Premnath Malhotra
Premnath MalhotraKhan Badshah
Portrait of Manorama
ManoramaVictoria
Portrait of Raj Mehra
Raj MehraDoctor
Portrait of Asrani
AsraniShantilal
Portrait of Manorama
ManoramaVictoria
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Shor FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Shor?

Shor is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Shor?

Our source metadata lists 18 December 1972. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Shor?

The listed director is Manoj Kumar.

Who is in the cast of Shor?

The available cast credits include Manoj Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Kamini Kaushal, Premnath Malhotra, Manorama. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Shor?

The recorded runtime is 170 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What is Shor about?

Shankar , his lovely wife Geeta and Deepak are a poor but happy family. Tragedy strikes one day, when Deepak wonders over to the railway tracks. When Geeta rushes in to warn and rescue him, she is run over by the train and is instantly killed. Deepak loses his vocal chords and cannot speak. Shankar takes Deepak to see a doctor , who examines Deepak, and tells Shankar that Deepak can recover his voice after a surgerical operation, which may cost around 1000 to 1500 rupees. Shankar is unable to afford this but is determined to find the money to cure his son. Shankar's mom , sister , Khan Badshan , Rani alias Raat ki Rani offer support. And Shankar takes part in a grueling tournament that puts his very life at risk.