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Susman (The Essence) (1987): Cast

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Susman (The Essence) is a 1987 drama directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. It runs 3 hours 20 minutes.

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Susman (The Essence) (1987) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
3h 20m (200 min)
Director
Shyam Benegal
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Susman (The Essence) About?

The premise of Susman (The Essence) without spoilers.

A story about the “Ikat” handloom weavers of Pochampally through the master weaver Ramulu and his family struggle in time of mass-production.

Susman (The Essence) Themes & Keywords

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  • time
  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

Susman (The Essence) Cast

Om Puri leads the cast, with Shabana Azmi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Directed by Shyam Benegal; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Susman (The Essence) FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Susman (The Essence), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Susman (The Essence)?

Susman (The Essence) runs 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).

When was Susman (The Essence) released?

Susman (The Essence) was released in 1987.

Who directed Susman (The Essence)?

Susman (The Essence) was directed by Shyam Benegal.

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Who is in the cast of Susman (The Essence)?

Susman (The Essence) stars Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, among 10 credited actors.

Does Susman (The Essence) have a post-credit scene?

No. Susman (The Essence) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Susman (The Essence) in?

The original language of Susman (The Essence) is Hindi.

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