Ankur
अंकुर
Synopsis
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
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Ankur- The Seedling | Promo | Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag | Watch Full Movie On Shemaroome App
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Screenplay & Story
- Shyam Benegal
- Original Score
- Vanraj Bhatia
- Original Title
- अंकुर
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Blaze Film Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shyam Benegal
Shyam Benegal, Satyadev Dubey
Vanraj Bhatia
Govind Nihalani
Bhanudas Divakar
Freni M. Variava, Lalit M. Bijlani, Mohan J. Bijlani
Department Leadership Roster
Shyam Benegal
Director
Freni M. Variava
Producer
Vanraj Bhatia
Original Music Composer
Shyam Benegal
Screenplay
Mohan J. Bijlani
Producer
Govind Nihalani
Director of Photography
Bhanudas Divakar
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ankur
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What is Ankur about?
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
Who directed Ankur?
Ankur was directed by Shyam Benegal.
Who stars in Ankur?
The principal cast of Ankur includes Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher, Priya Tendulkar, Aga Mohamed Hussain.
When was Ankur released and how long is it?
Ankur was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Ankur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ankur was composed by Vanraj Bhatia.