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Annadata

  • 1972
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6.7/10
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Annadata (1972)
DramaFamily

After the passing away of her father, a local physician, Aarti takes it upon herself to dispense medicine, as well as sew clothes, and looks after a child named Kundan who has lost his legs ... Read allAfter the passing away of her father, a local physician, Aarti takes it upon herself to dispense medicine, as well as sew clothes, and looks after a child named Kundan who has lost his legs to paralysis. She has a admirer in Arun, who secretly loves her, would like to marry her, ... Read allAfter the passing away of her father, a local physician, Aarti takes it upon herself to dispense medicine, as well as sew clothes, and looks after a child named Kundan who has lost his legs to paralysis. She has a admirer in Arun, who secretly loves her, would like to marry her, but knows that he is poor and will be unable to afford a family, as he is a mere painter. ... Read all

  • Director
    • Asit Sen
  • Writers
    • Ajit Ahuja
    • Shyam
  • Stars
    • Jaya Bachchan
    • Anil Dhawan
    • Om Prakash
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    55
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Asit Sen
    • Writers
      • Ajit Ahuja
      • Shyam
    • Stars
      • Jaya Bachchan
      • Anil Dhawan
      • Om Prakash
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jaya Bachchan
    Jaya Bachchan
    • Aarti
    • (as Jaya Bhaduri)
    Anil Dhawan
    Anil Dhawan
    • Arun
    Om Prakash
    Om Prakash
    • Amba Prasad 'Annadata'
    Krishnakant
    Krishnakant
    • Pestonji Vasiyatwala
    Dulari
    Dulari
    • Arun's Mother
    Shamim
    Asit Kumar Sen
    Asit Kumar Sen
    • Motu Bhandari
    • (as Asit Sen)
    Brahm Bhardwaj
    Brahm Bhardwaj
    • Man who bought Arun's painting
    Bobby
    • Kundan
    Gopi Krishna
    Gopi Krishna
    • Dancer 'O Meri Pran Sajni'
    • (as Gopi Kishen)
    Madhumati
    Madhumati
    • Champavathi
    Praveen Paul
    Praveen Paul
    • Ratna's Mother
    • (as Praveen Pal)
    Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
    Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
    • Landlord
    • (as Kanahiyalal)
    Leela Mishra
    Leela Mishra
    • Chachi
    • (as Leela Misra)
    Baby Guddi
    • Young Ratna
    Deven Verma
    Deven Verma
    • Pestonji's Client
    • (as Deven Varma)
    Mukri
    Mukri
    • Shaadilal
    Anwar Hussain
    Anwar Hussain
    • Police Inspector Anwar
    • Director
      • Asit Sen
    • Writers
      • Ajit Ahuja
      • Shyam
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    10howard78

    A classic Hindi, chocked full of wisdom and heart.

    Jaya Bhaduri at her best with a tremendous supporting cast. Terrific tale of an elderly wealthy man who comes to realize that he is valued only for his money even by those closest to him. He becomes distraught and sets out wandering the rural countryside dressed as a pauper to see if he can find just one person who will love him for his inner being, his heart.

    The story is masterfully told and beautifully acted.

    Wonderful songs. Chocked full of wisdom points underscoring the highest of traditional 'old-fashioned' values.

    This film is a MUST SEE for all. Especially valuable for families to view together.
    10mishu_mausam

    A film that leaves an impact

    A really old and hungry beggar faints and to his rescue comes another very poor female (Jaya Bhaduri). A beautiful film which depicts a certain altruism, a certain positive attitude in some people, a sense of faith and hope in the world and mankind. I would call this character of Jaya Bhaduri, the best that she has ever portrayed. This film leaves one with the feeling of positivity and optimism and shows the way to be more accomodating and going beyond our selfish desires. The end of the movie is cliche kinds but on the whole its a wonderful experience to watch this movie.
    ansuman_d

    A Classic from Asit Sen

    Very simple yet very opulently described story by Asit Sen. All the characters of the movie are close to real life. Superb performance from Om Prakash and Jaya Bachan. Especially Om Prakash's work is superb. Anil Dhawan has given a solid performance. One of the best creation from Asit Sen. Music from Salil Choudhury is good. It could have been better. Though all the songs takes movie forward which is more important.

    One thing I did not like about the movie, the way domestic violence is shown. In my point of view such a delicate subject is not handled properly.

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      Referenced in Andhadhun (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Chal De Wahan, Tujhko Mile Pyar Jahan
      Lyrics by Yogesh

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    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Filming locations
      • K. Asif Studios, Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(Studio)
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      • L.B. Films
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