THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1940
The Untouchable
Acchut
Overview
Laxmi, an "untouchable" woman fights for her community's rights against societal discrimination. She faces personal hardship and resistance from authorities, ultimately leading a movement for equality and temple access, while advocating for deeper societal change.
A closer look
The Untouchable (1940) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Chandulal Shah. The cast includes Gohar, Motilal, Vasanti, Noor Mohammad Charlie. Runtime: 140 minutes.
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The Untouchable FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Untouchable?
The Untouchable is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Untouchable?
Our source metadata lists 5 April 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Untouchable?
The listed director is Chandulal Shah.
Who is in the cast of The Untouchable?
The available cast credits include Gohar, Motilal, Vasanti, Noor Mohammad Charlie, Rajkumari. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Untouchable?
The recorded runtime is 140 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Untouchable?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of The Untouchable?
The original title in our source data is Acchut. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Untouchable about?
Laxmi, an "untouchable" woman fights for her community's rights against societal discrimination. She faces personal hardship and resistance from authorities, ultimately leading a movement for equality and temple access, while advocating for deeper societal change.
