Sookha
Synopsis
Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Kannada as Bara, which was released in 1982.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.S. Sathyu
- Screenplay & Story
- Shama Zaidi, Javed Siddiqui, U. R. Ananthamurthy
- Original Title
- Sookha
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.S. Sathyu
Shama Zaidi, Javed Siddiqui, U. R. Ananthamurthy
M.S. Sathyu
Department Leadership Roster
M.S. Sathyu
Director
Shama Zaidi
Writer
Javed Siddiqui
Writer
M.S. Sathyu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sookha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sookha about?
Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Kannada as Bara, which was released in 1982.
Who directed Sookha?
Sookha was directed by M.S. Sathyu.
Who stars in Sookha?
The principal cast of Sookha includes Anant Nag, Pankaj Dheer.
When was Sookha released and how long is it?
Sookha was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Is Sookha based on a book or true story?
Sookha is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "U. R. Ananthamurthy".