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Nishant

19752h 16mShyam Benegal
IMDb 7.6

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A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nishant (1975) about?

A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.

Who stars in Nishant?

Nishant stars Shabana Azmi (Sushila), Girish Karnad (Schoolmaster), Anant Nag (Anjaiya), Amrish Puri (Eldest Zamindar), Satyadev Dubey (Priest (Pujari)). The film was directed by Shyam Benegal.

How long is Nishant?

Nishant has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1975.

Is Nishant worth watching?

Nishant holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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