Grahasthi
Synopsis
Widower Shankar lives a middle-class lifestyle in India along with daughters, Sudha and Guddiya, and son, Rakesh, and makes a living working as a Cashier in a bank. He is very friendly with his neighbor, Karim, who lives by himself. Sudha has fallen in love with Captain Deepak Verma, a Pilot, the only child of widower Colonel Verma, and he arranges their marriage. Before even the engagement could take place, Shankar confesses to stealing ten thousand rupees from the bank to help a deserving customer, he is arrested, tried in Court, and sentenced to 3 years in jail. He is then subsequently transferred to a jail in Nasik but keeps in touch with his children by writing letters through Karim. Karim takes it upon himself to assist this family, but the earnings are not enough and Sudha as well as Rakesh find employment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prasanta Nanda
- Screenplay & Story
- Gyandev Agnihotri
- Original Score
- Ravindra Jain
- Original Title
- Grahasthi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Sonal Arts International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prasanta Nanda
Gyandev Agnihotri
Ravindra Jain
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Prasanta Nanda
Director
Gyandev Agnihotri
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grahasthi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grahasthi about?
Widower Shankar lives a middle-class lifestyle in India along with daughters, Sudha and Guddiya, and son, Rakesh, and makes a living working as a Cashier in a bank. He is very friendly with his neighbor, Karim, who lives by himself. Sudha has fallen in love with Captain Deepak Verma, a Pilot, the only child of widower Colonel Verma, and he arranges their marriage. Before even the engagement could take place, Shankar confesses to stealing ten thousand rupees from the bank to help a deserving customer, he is arrested, tried in Court, and sentenced to 3 years in jail. He is then subsequently transferred to a jail in Nasik but keeps in touch with his children by writing letters through Karim. Karim takes it upon himself to assist this family, but the earnings are not enough and Sudha as well as Rakesh find employment.
Who directed Grahasthi?
Grahasthi was directed by Prasanta Nanda.
Who stars in Grahasthi?
The principal cast of Grahasthi includes Suresh Oberoi, Yogeeta Bali, Ashok Kumar, Bharat Bhushan.
When was Grahasthi released and how long is it?
Grahasthi was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Grahasthi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grahasthi was composed by Ravindra Jain.