Satyakam
सत्यकाम
Synopsis
Follows Satyapriya Acharya, an idealistic young engineer raised on strict moral principles, who enters post-Independence India determined to live by truth and integrity despite the corruption around him. He marries Ranjana, a woman carrying a painful past, and his compassionate decision to stand by her deepens both his personal struggles and his moral resolve. As professional setbacks, social pressures, and family responsibilities mount, Satyapriya’s unwavering honesty tests the limits of his ideals and the cost of living truthfully in a compromised world.
Top Cast
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Dharmendra
Satyapriya 'Sath' Acharya
Sharmila Tagore
Ranjana
Ashok Kumar
Satyasharan 'Dadji' Acharya
Sanjeev Kumar
Narendra 'Naren' Sharma
Rabi Ghosh
Anantho Chatterjee
Sarika
Kabul S. Archarya
Tarun Bose
Mr. Ladia
Asrani
Peter
Dina Pathak
Harbhajan's Mother
Manmohan
Kunver Vikram Singh
Uma Dutt
Chief Engineer
Rajan Haksar
Shyam Sunder
Dev Kishan
Shiv Nandan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Screenplay & Story
- Bimal Dutta
- Original Score
- Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
- Original Title
- सत्यकाम
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Punchhe Arts International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Bimal Dutta, Narayan Sanyal, Kaifi Azmi
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
Das Dhaimade
Department Leadership Roster
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Director
Bimal Dutta
Screenplay
Das Dhaimade
Editor
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
Original Music Composer
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Satyakam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Satyakam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Satyakam about?
Follows Satyapriya Acharya, an idealistic young engineer raised on strict moral principles, who enters post-Independence India determined to live by truth and integrity despite the corruption around him. He marries Ranjana, a woman carrying a painful past, and his compassionate decision to stand by her deepens both his personal struggles and his moral resolve. As professional setbacks, social pressures, and family responsibilities mount, Satyapriya’s unwavering honesty tests the limits of his ideals and the cost of living truthfully in a compromised world.
Who directed Satyakam?
Satyakam was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Who stars in Satyakam?
The principal cast of Satyakam includes Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Rabi Ghosh.
When was Satyakam released and how long is it?
Satyakam was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Satyakam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Satyakam was composed by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar.