Ankur (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Ankur is a drama film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Laxmi lives a poor lifestyle in a small village in India along with her husband, Kishtaya, who is a deaf-mute. Both husband and wife work for the wealthy landlord. The landlord's son, Surya, has to cancel his studies and return home to look after the estate, as well as formalize his marriage to Saroj, the girl he was compelled to get married to when he was very young. Shortly thereafter Kishtaya is apprehended stealing toddy from the fields, is severely beaten, left senseless, and when he recovers he absconds, leaving Laxmi alone to fend for herself.
Who’s in it. Ankur stars Shabana Azmi as Laxmi, Anant Nag as Surya, Sadhu Meher as Kishtaya and Priya Tendulkar as Saru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ankur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ankur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ankur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ankur (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ankur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ankur worth watching?
- Ankur holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ankur?
- Ankur stars Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher, Priya Tendulkar and Aga Mohamed Hussain.
- When was Ankur released?
- Ankur was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.