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Overview
Sanjay wanted to pursue art, but his father forced him into a career as a train conductor. Unhappy, he meets and falls in love with Shalini but is pressured into an arranged marriage when his father comes to find out. Feeling trapped, he turns to drinking and brothels, until he gets one final chance to escape with Shalini and start his life anew.
A closer look
27 Down (1974) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Awtar Krishna Kaul. The cast includes Rakhee Gulzar, M. K. Raina, Rekha Sabnis, Nilesh Vellani. Runtime: 118 minutes.
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27 Down FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of 27 Down?
27 Down is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for 27 Down?
Our source metadata lists 1 August 1974. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed 27 Down?
The listed director is Awtar Krishna Kaul.
Who is in the cast of 27 Down?
The available cast credits include Rakhee Gulzar, M. K. Raina, Rekha Sabnis, Nilesh Vellani, Sudhir Dalvi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is 27 Down?
The recorded runtime is 118 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is 27 Down?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of 27 Down?
The original title in our source data is सत्ताईस डाऊन. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is 27 Down about?
Sanjay wanted to pursue art, but his father forced him into a career as a train conductor. Unhappy, he meets and falls in love with Shalini but is pressured into an arranged marriage when his father comes to find out. Feeling trapped, he turns to drinking and brothels, until he gets one final chance to escape with Shalini and start his life anew.
