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Hindi CINEMA · 1984
Portrait of an Average Man
तसवीर अपनी अपनी
Overview
In this rather routine, made-for-television movie by famed Indian director Mrinal Sen, an employee (K.K. Raina) in a large office is suddenly facing unemployment because his bosses have found him guilty of negligence. He is devastated, but he cannot lose his job since he is the only support of his family. Interspersed with the employee's efforts to convince his boss, in several different ways, that he cannot be fired are direct dialogues with the author (Shyamanand Jalan) who created the character of the employee. In these latter conversations, the employee berates his creator for giving him an impossible, no-win situation — he has no control over his fate.
A closer look
Portrait of an Average Man (1984) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, TV Movie. Directed by Mrinal Sen. The cast includes K.K. Raina, M. K. Raina, Shyamanand Jalan. Runtime: 66 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Portrait of an Average Man FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Portrait of an Average Man?
Portrait of an Average Man is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Portrait of an Average Man?
Our source metadata lists 7 December 1984. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Portrait of an Average Man?
The listed director is Mrinal Sen.
Who is in the cast of Portrait of an Average Man?
The available cast credits include K.K. Raina, M. K. Raina, Shyamanand Jalan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Portrait of an Average Man?
The recorded runtime is 66 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Portrait of an Average Man?
The source lists these genres: Drama, TV Movie.
What is the original title of Portrait of an Average Man?
The original title in our source data is तसवीर अपनी अपनी. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Portrait of an Average Man about?
In this rather routine, made-for-television movie by famed Indian director Mrinal Sen, an employee (K.K. Raina) in a large office is suddenly facing unemployment because his bosses have found him guilty of negligence. He is devastated, but he cannot lose his job since he is the only support of his family. Interspersed with the employee's efforts to convince his boss, in several different ways, that he cannot be fired are direct dialogues with the author (Shyamanand Jalan) who created the character of the employee. In these latter conversations, the employee berates his creator for giving him an impossible, no-win situation — he has no control over his fate.
