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Hindi CINEMA · 1983
Arohan
आरोहण
Overview
Hari Mondal(Om Puri) is a poor village farmer who lives in the remote Bengal village of Giripur in Birbhum district with his wife, two sons, brother, an old widowed aunt Kalidashi (Gita Sen)and her daughter Panchi. The movie opens in the mid sixties when the Naxalbari uprising is spreading across Bengal and oppressed farmers are being united by youths who believe in communism and a socialist republic.
A closer look
Arohan (1983) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Shyam Benegal. The cast includes Victor Banerjee, Pankaj Kapur, Om Puri, Sreela Majumdar. Runtime: 144 minutes.
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Arohan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Arohan?
Arohan is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Arohan?
Our source metadata lists 30 January 1983. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Arohan?
The listed director is Shyam Benegal.
Who is in the cast of Arohan?
The available cast credits include Victor Banerjee, Pankaj Kapur, Om Puri, Sreela Majumdar, Jayant Kripalani. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Arohan?
The recorded runtime is 144 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Arohan?
The original title in our source data is आरोहण. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Arohan about?
Hari Mondal(Om Puri) is a poor village farmer who lives in the remote Bengal village of Giripur in Birbhum district with his wife, two sons, brother, an old widowed aunt Kalidashi (Gita Sen)and her daughter Panchi. The movie opens in the mid sixties when the Naxalbari uprising is spreading across Bengal and oppressed farmers are being united by youths who believe in communism and a socialist republic.
