Shor
Synopsis
Shankar , his lovely wife Geeta and Deepak are a poor but happy family. Tragedy strikes one day, when Deepak wonders over to the railway tracks. When Geeta rushes in to warn and rescue him, she is run over by the train and is instantly killed. Deepak loses his vocal chords and cannot speak. Shankar takes Deepak to see a doctor , who examines Deepak, and tells Shankar that Deepak can recover his voice after a surgerical operation, which may cost around 1000 to 1500 rupees. Shankar is unable to afford this but is determined to find the money to cure his son. Shankar's mom , sister , Khan Badshan , Rani alias Raat ki Rani offer support. And Shankar takes part in a grueling tournament that puts his very life at risk.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoj Kumar
- Original Title
- Shor
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Manoj Kumar
Director
Manoj Kumar
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shor
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What is Shor about?
Shankar , his lovely wife Geeta and Deepak are a poor but happy family. Tragedy strikes one day, when Deepak wonders over to the railway tracks. When Geeta rushes in to warn and rescue him, she is run over by the train and is instantly killed. Deepak loses his vocal chords and cannot speak. Shankar takes Deepak to see a doctor , who examines Deepak, and tells Shankar that Deepak can recover his voice after a surgerical operation, which may cost around 1000 to 1500 rupees. Shankar is unable to afford this but is determined to find the money to cure his son. Shankar's mom , sister , Khan Badshan , Rani alias Raat ki Rani offer support. And Shankar takes part in a grueling tournament that puts his very life at risk.
Who directed Shor?
Shor was directed by Manoj Kumar.
Who stars in Shor?
The principal cast of Shor includes Manoj Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Kamini Kaushal, Premnath Malhotra, Meena Talpade.
When was Shor released and how long is it?
Shor was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shor?
Shor holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).