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Hindi CINEMA · 1976
Adalat
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Overview
Village bred farmer, brave, and honest, Dharamchand alias Dharma is thrilled when his wife, Radha, gives birth to a baby boy, who they decide to call Raju. Dharma comes to the rescue of Ajit, Suresh, and Sujit, when they are being attacked by a tiger, and they graciously offer him a job in Bombay whenever he needs it. When the region experiences drought, Dharma, Radha, Raju and Dharma's sister, Laxmi, re-locate to Bombay, where Ajit makes Dharma the Manager of his warehouse. Dharma does his job diligently, but one day is arrested by the police for carrying on illegal activities. When in court, he tries to prove his innocence, but is disbelieved and is sentenced to 18 months in jail plus an additional six months for contempt of court. When he returns home, everything has changed. His wife and Raju are near destitution; Laxmi has been raped by Sujit and has killed herself.
A closer look
Adalat (1976) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Drama. Directed by Narendra Bedi. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Neetu Singh, Kader Khan. Runtime: 146 minutes.
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Adalat FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Adalat?
Adalat is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Adalat?
Our source metadata lists 10 November 1976. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Adalat?
The listed director is Narendra Bedi.
Who is in the cast of Adalat?
The available cast credits include Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Neetu Singh, Kader Khan, Harbans Darshan M. Arora. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Adalat?
The recorded runtime is 146 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Adalat?
The source lists these genres: Action, Drama.
What is Adalat about?
Village bred farmer, brave, and honest, Dharamchand alias Dharma is thrilled when his wife, Radha, gives birth to a baby boy, who they decide to call Raju. Dharma comes to the rescue of Ajit, Suresh, and Sujit, when they are being attacked by a tiger, and they graciously offer him a job in Bombay whenever he needs it. When the region experiences drought, Dharma, Radha, Raju and Dharma's sister, Laxmi, re-locate to Bombay, where Ajit makes Dharma the Manager of his warehouse. Dharma does his job diligently, but one day is arrested by the police for carrying on illegal activities. When in court, he tries to prove his innocence, but is disbelieved and is sentenced to 18 months in jail plus an additional six months for contempt of court. When he returns home, everything has changed. His wife and Raju are near destitution; Laxmi has been raped by Sujit and has killed herself.
