2011
Mind Blowing Films
2 h 44 m

2011
Mind Blowing Films
2 h 44 m

Summary Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand, the legendary idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the state's best. It is the story of his loyal disciple, Deepak Kumar who will do anything for his Sir. Of Deepak's love for Prabhakar's daughter, Poorbi of his friendship with Sushant. It is the story of t...

Directed By: Prakash Jha

Written By: Anjum Rajabali, Prakash Jha

2011
Mind Blowing Films
2 h 44 m

2011
Mind Blowing Films
2 h 44 m

Aarakshan

Name: Aarakshan
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2011-08-12
Duration: 2 min 44 s
Rating: 0
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepika Padukone, Prateik Patil Babbar

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Directed By: Prakash Jha

Written By: Anjum Rajabali, Prakash Jha

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The Hollywood Reporter

Aug 15, 2011

Aarakshan is heavy on speeches, but the film manages to work because director Prakash Jha has cast it wisely, and has clearly put time and care into exploring the nuances of the issue.

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The New York Times

Aug 11, 2011

Subtle it ain't and subtle it needn't be. It is, though, mostly involving (if Bollywood long, at 2 hours 45 minutes) and even occasionally stirring.

By Rachel Saltz FULL REVIEW

Variety

Aug 13, 2011

While its questions of affirmative action and charter schools could theoretically resonate with American audiences, the picture's corny theatrics, talky, preachy approach and taxing 164-minute running time will not translate.

By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Base Industries Group, Prakash Jha Productions, Zeal Z Entertainment services

Release Date Aug 12, 2011

Duration 2 h 44 m

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Awards

Stardust Awards, India

• 3 Nominations

Screen Awards, IN

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards

• 2 Nominations

Aarakshan

Top Cast

Amitabh Bachchan

Prabhakar Anand

Saif Ali Khan

Deepak Kumar

Manoj Bajpayee

Mithilesh Singh

Deepika Padukone

Poorvi

Prateik Patil Babbar

Sushant Seth

Tanvi Azmi

Kavita P. Anand

Saurabh Shukla

Mantri Baburao

Darshan Jariwala

Anirudh Chaudhary

Yashpal Sharma

Shambhu Yadav

Mukesh Tiwari

Police Inspector

Rajeev Verma

Damodar

Indira Tiwari

Tabela Topper Student

S.M. Zaheer

Prof. Kantaprasad

Chetan Pandit

Prof. Dinkar

Vinay Apte

Neta Bhishamber

Aanchal Munjal

Muniya S. Yadav

Hema Malini

Shakuntala

Nitosh N.

Amitosh Nagpal

Pandit ji

Gyanesh Pandey

Advocate Abhishek

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