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Kalyug

  • 1981
  • 2h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
631
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Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, and Raj Babbar in Kalyug (1981)
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This movie tells story of fierce and total competition of two related business families in the days of license raaj India. The overall plot is based on Mahabharat. This movie shows that how ... Read allThis movie tells story of fierce and total competition of two related business families in the days of license raaj India. The overall plot is based on Mahabharat. This movie shows that how the pursuit of self serving ideals even legitimizes killing of family members.This movie tells story of fierce and total competition of two related business families in the days of license raaj India. The overall plot is based on Mahabharat. This movie shows that how the pursuit of self serving ideals even legitimizes killing of family members.

  • Director
    • Shyam Benegal
  • Writers
    • Girish Karnad
    • Shyam Benegal
    • Satyadev Dubey
  • Stars
    • Shashi Kapoor
    • Rekha
    • Raj Babbar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    631
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shyam Benegal
    • Writers
      • Girish Karnad
      • Shyam Benegal
      • Satyadev Dubey
    • Stars
      • Shashi Kapoor
      • Rekha
      • Raj Babbar
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Shashi Kapoor
    Shashi Kapoor
    • Karan Singh
    Rekha
    Rekha
    • Supriya
    Raj Babbar
    Raj Babbar
    • Dharam Raj
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    • Bal Raj
    Anant Nag
    Anant Nag
    • Bharat Raj
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Kishan Chand
    A.K. Hangal
    A.K. Hangal
    • Bhisham Chand
    Sushma Seth
    Sushma Seth
    • Savitri
    Victor Banerjee
    Victor Banerjee
    • Dhan Raj
    Vijaya Mehta
    • Devki
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • Bhavani Pandey
    Reema Lagoo
    Reema Lagoo
    • Kiran
    • (as Rima Lagu)
    Salim Ghouse
    Salim Ghouse
    • Desai
    Vinay Apte
    Vinay Apte
    • Mhatre
    Madan Jain
    Madan Jain
    • Kulkarni
    Sarita Sethi
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    Khokha Mukherji
      Swadesh Pal
      • First Machine Operator
      • Director
        • Shyam Benegal
      • Writers
        • Girish Karnad
        • Shyam Benegal
        • Satyadev Dubey
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      User reviews17

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      9sawseema

      Still good after 44 years

      I had watched this movies 20 years ago and wanted to see it again. Still potent and impacting. For those who don't watch Bollywood due its loud and cheesy products, there is a parallel line of movies which will blow your mind. Especially if you don't know storylines of Mahabharat this may seem new. Presentation of the movie is at par with its subject. The only downside: print on Youtube is less than acceptable and I don't know if there are other options. No subs either :( Some relationships in the movie were left open-ended, which I like very much, but make be a reason for t Love Shashi Kapoor in this one. Rekha could have had more. Anant Nag was awesome!
      artistree

      An intellectual art film

      This is a good art film. Referenced from mythology, even names of the characters refer to the ancient times. Set in modern times its a conflict of personalities & emotions between two industrialist families.

      The director is well know for his narrative style this ones no exception.

      No song and dance here as well as no bollywood style gunfights. A nice intellectual film overall. If you like dance , music & action , this ones not for you.If you'd like to see the hero Karan (Shashi Kapoor) in fun loving films, check out "Do aur do paanch or Namak Halaal"
      8yaseerrizwan

      Well made, balanced movie.

      This Movie is a remarkable piece of work from Shyam Benegal. Influence of Mahabharata cannot be missed. Shashi Kapoor's screen presence is strong, Handsome man. No songs in an era when songs, music played major role was courageous on part of filmmakers. Not a surprise, owing to the strong performances and strong storyline, this film was awarded best film in 1981.
      10vishalsant

      A Modern Day Maharabhata

      Mahabharata is an Hindu epic. This epic tells us the story of two families fighting for the throne of Hastinapur. The film Kalyug tells us the story of two business families fighting for supremacy in the field of business. But this fight leads to sorrows and deaths. Kalyug is one of the finest Indian films ever made. Shashi Kapoor and Rekha have given the best performance of their lives in this film.
      10farazdiana

      A Well made Movie love it

      Movie ahead of its time probably one of the finest and underrated movies of Shashi Kapoor. It is produced by his Company Filmvalas and directed by Shyam Benegal. All Characters in this movie have done justice to there roles background music is superb it doesn't make the make look tht old movie has a lot of twist it shows how important it is to compete and have competition. Raj Babbar doesn't have much role Anant nag and Rehka stills the show one of there serious roles Kulbhushan karbanda and Reema lagoo are Okay Ak Hangal was his usual Urmila play the young boy. Sushma seth was the same like all her movies. Amrish puri doesnt have much in the movie same for Om puri. Supriya Pathak first movie. over All I rate this movie 8.5 a good watch if you like a ram gopal varma kinda movies this is a must watch movie doesn't have songs only 1 (what's your problem)

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        Rekha, Urmila Matondkar and Victor Banerjee would reunite in Bhoot in 2003. This time Urmila Matondkar would play the protagonist while Rekha and Victor Banerjee in supporting roles.

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      • Release date
        • March 28, 1981 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Language
        • Hindi
      • Also known as
        • The Machine Age
      • Filming locations
        • India
      • Production company
        • Film-Valas
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      • Runtime
        • 2h 32m(152 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono

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