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Hindi CINEMA · 1984
Grahasthi
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Overview
Widower Shankar lives a middle-class lifestyle in India along with daughters, Sudha and Guddiya, and son, Rakesh, and makes a living working as a Cashier in a bank. He is very friendly with his neighbor, Karim, who lives by himself. Sudha has fallen in love with Captain Deepak Verma, a Pilot, the only child of widower Colonel Verma, and he arranges their marriage. Before even the engagement could take place, Shankar confesses to stealing ten thousand rupees from the bank to help a deserving customer, he is arrested, tried in Court, and sentenced to 3 years in jail. He is then subsequently transferred to a jail in Nasik but keeps in touch with his children by writing letters through Karim. Karim takes it upon himself to assist this family, but the earnings are not enough and Sudha as well as Rakesh find employment.
A closer look
Grahasthi (1984) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Prasanta Nanda. The cast includes Suresh Oberoi, Yogeeta Bali, Ashok Kumar. Runtime: 133 minutes.
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Grahasthi FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Grahasthi?
Grahasthi is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Grahasthi?
Our source metadata lists 13 May 1984. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Grahasthi?
The listed director is Prasanta Nanda.
Who is in the cast of Grahasthi?
The available cast credits include Suresh Oberoi, Yogeeta Bali, Ashok Kumar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Grahasthi?
The recorded runtime is 133 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Grahasthi about?
Widower Shankar lives a middle-class lifestyle in India along with daughters, Sudha and Guddiya, and son, Rakesh, and makes a living working as a Cashier in a bank. He is very friendly with his neighbor, Karim, who lives by himself. Sudha has fallen in love with Captain Deepak Verma, a Pilot, the only child of widower Colonel Verma, and he arranges their marriage. Before even the engagement could take place, Shankar confesses to stealing ten thousand rupees from the bank to help a deserving customer, he is arrested, tried in Court, and sentenced to 3 years in jail. He is then subsequently transferred to a jail in Nasik but keeps in touch with his children by writing letters through Karim. Karim takes it upon himself to assist this family, but the earnings are not enough and Sudha as well as Rakesh find employment.
