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ABCD (1999): Cast & Box Office

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ABCD is a 1999 film directed by Krutin Patel, starring Aasif Mandvi, Faran Tahir and Madhur Jaffrey. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $83,372 worldwide.

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ABCD (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Krutin Patel
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is ABCD About?

The premise of ABCD without spoilers.

The story follows an aging Indian‑American widow who is determined to arrange respectable Indian marriages for her children. While her son seems ready, her rebellious daughter—an American‑Born Confused Desi—pushes back, forcing the family to confront cultural expectations and personal choices.

ABCD Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • american
  • daughter
  • married
  • son
  • indian
  • acronym in title
  • tradition
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • cultural
  • brother sister relationship
  • arranged marriage
+13 more
  • accountant
  • indian pakistani
  • happiness
  • dating
  • desi
  • united states of america
  • indian american
  • business
  • death
  • wedding
  • engagement
  • sex
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

ABCD Cast & Characters

Aasif Mandvi leads the cast, with Faran Tahir as Raj and Madhur Jaffrey as Anju. Directed by Krutin Patel; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

ABCD Box Office

ABCD grossed $83,372 worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$83.4K

US & Canada
$83.4K

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FAQ

ABCD FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of ABCD, each answered in a sentence.

How long is ABCD?

ABCD runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was ABCD released?

ABCD was released on November 6, 1999.

Who directed ABCD?

ABCD was directed by Krutin Patel.

More films by Krutin Patel

Who is in the cast of ABCD?

ABCD stars Aasif Mandvi, Faran Tahir as Raj and Madhur Jaffrey as Anju, among 6 credited actors.

How much did ABCD make at the box office?

ABCD grossed $83,372 worldwide.

Does ABCD have a post-credit scene?

No. ABCD has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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