Shor (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Shor is a notable film directed by Manoj Kumar, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. Shankar (Manoj Kumar), his lovely wife Geeta (Nanda) and Deepak (Master Satyajeet) are a poor but happy family. Tragedy strikes one day, when Deepak wonders over to the railway tracks. When Geeta rushes in to warn and rescue him, she is run over by the train and is instantly killed. Deepak loses his vocal chords and cannot speak. Shankar takes Deepak to see a doctor (Raj Mehra), who examines Deepak, and tells Shankar that Deepak can recover his voice after a surgerical operation, which may cost around 1000 to 1500 rupees. Shankar is unable to afford this but is determined to find the money to cure his son. Shankar's mom (Kamini Kaushal), sister (Naaz), Khan Badshan (Prem Nath), Rani alias Raat ki Rani (Jaya Bhaduri) offer support. And Shankar takes part in a grueling tournament that puts his very life at risk.
Who’s in it. Shor stars Manoj Kumar as Shankar, Jaya Bachchan as Raat Ki Rani / Rani, Kamini Kaushal as Shankar's Mom and Manorama as Victoria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shor page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shor (1972)?
- In US, Shor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shor worth watching?
- Shor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shor?
- Shor stars Manoj Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Kamini Kaushal, Manorama and Prem Nath.
- When was Shor released?
- Shor was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.