Aarakshan (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Aarakshan is a 2011 drama directed by Prakash Jha. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes and earned $8.7 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 55m (175 min)
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Kannada - Studio
- Prakash Jha Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aarakshan About?
The premise of Aarakshan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated educator, Prabhakar Anand, finds his beliefs challenged when a Supreme Court decision on reservation ignites intense conflict and unrest among his students. The ruling tests the bonds of love, loyalty, and friendship as Anand strives to maintain order and uphold his principles. The film explores themes of social justice, human resilience, and the difficult choices faced during times of upheaval, ultimately leading to heartbreaking sacrifices.
Aarakshan Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- principal
- india
- caste
- reservation
- funeral pyre
- social activism
- commercialism
- mentor
- father daughter relationship
- prejudice
- loan
- politics
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- demonstration
- tuition
- tutor
- tutoring
- mathematics
- teacher
- education
- bhopal
The Director of Aarakshan
Directed by Prakash Jha.
- Director Prakash Jha
More from Prakash Jha
More films directed by Prakash Jha: Pareeksha, Satyagraha, The Revolution Has Begun and Chakravyuh.
Aarakshan Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Aarakshan 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
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Aarakshan Plot Summary
What happens in Aarakshan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2008, Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan) finds himself in a challenging situation during a job interview for a teaching position at a prestigious school. Unfortunately, the interview panel terminates his candidacy upon discovering his low-caste background. Distressed, Deepak confides in his mentor, Dr. Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), the esteemed principal of STM college. In a moment of encouragement, Dr. Anand offers Deepak a temporary teaching role at STM, providing him with a sense of hope. Deepak is supported by his friend Sushant, an upper-caste student, and his girlfriend Poorbi (Deepika Padukone), who also happens to be Dr. Anand’s daughter.
Full summary
The whole story of Aarakshan, scene by scene
Aarakshan Box Office
Aarakshan grossed $8.7 million worldwide. $651,096 came from the US and Canada and $8.1 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.7M
- US & Canada
- $651.1K
- International
- $8.1M
How Well Do You Know Aarakshan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What position does Deepak Kumar apply for at the esteemed institution?
Aarakshan Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Аракшан” and “우대 정책”.
- Also known as
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- Аракшан
- 우대 정책
- 留给80后的学位
- Бронирование
- Demir Çelikden Yapılanlar Güçlü İnsanlar / Aarakshan
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Aarakshan FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Aarakshan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aarakshan?
Aarakshan runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).
When was Aarakshan released?
Aarakshan was released on August 12, 2011.
Who directed Aarakshan?
Aarakshan was directed by Prakash Jha.
More films by Prakash Jha How much did Aarakshan make at the box office?
Aarakshan grossed $8.7 million worldwide ($651,096 domestic, $8.1 million international).
How is Aarakshan rated?
Aarakshan has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 61% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Aarakshan have a post-credit scene?
No. Aarakshan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aarakshan in?
The original language of Aarakshan is Kannada.
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