Aarakshan (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Aarakshan is a thriller and drama film directed by Prakash Jha, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor.
Who’s in it. Aarakshan stars Amitabh Bachchan as Prabhakar Anand, Saif Ali Khan as Deepak Kumar, Deepika Padukone as Poorvi Anand and Manoj Bajpayee as Mithilesh Kumar Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Aarakshan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aarakshan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aarakshan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aarakshan (2011)?
- In US, Aarakshan is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aarakshan worth watching?
- Aarakshan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aarakshan?
- Aarakshan stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee and Prateik Babbar.
- When was Aarakshan released?
- Aarakshan was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.