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Ankur: The Seedling

2h 2m1974Shyam Benegal
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In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.

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What is Ankur: The Seedling (1974) about?

In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.

Who stars in Ankur: The Seedling?

Ankur: The Seedling stars Shabana Azmi (Laxmi), Anant Nag (Surya), Sadhu Meher (Kishtaya), Priya Tendulkar (Saru), Aga Mohamed Hussain. The film was directed by Shyam Benegal.

How long is Ankur: The Seedling?

Ankur: The Seedling has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1974.

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