Ankhen (1968): Cast & Plot
Ankhen is a 1968 mystery action film directed by Ramanand Sagar, starring Dharmendra as Sunil, Mala Sinha and Lalita Pawar. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 52m (172 min)
- Director
- Ramanand Sagar
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Sagar Art International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ankhen About?
The premise of Ankhen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the early days after independence, India is plagued by terrorist attacks in Assam. A band of ordinary citizens, operating independently of the government, resolve to intervene and end the violence. They enlist spy Sunil Mehra (Dharmendra), who journeys to Beirut to dismantle the terror network.
Ankhen Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- spy
- spy camera
- microfilm
- impostor
- face mask
- tiger
- female spy
- tough guy
- tough girl
- indian intelligence
- patriot
- traitor
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- espionage
- indian national army
- spy thriller
- doctor
- sweeping for bugs
- beirut lebanon
- microphone
- intelligence agency
- secret lair
- bandaged face
- henchman
- friendship
- monocle
- brother sister relationship
- flashback
- fear
- rescue
- love
- magnifying glass
- hotel room
- jealousy
- prisoner
- cage
- capture
- search
- child kidnapping
- hero
- heroine
- villain
- dynamite
- smuggler
- disguise
- transmitter
- code name
- title spoken by character
Ankhen Cast & Characters
Dharmendra leads the cast as Sunil, with Mala Sinha as Meenakshi Mehta and Lalita Pawar as Madam. Directed by Ramanand Sagar; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ramanand Sagar
- Dharmendra as Sunil
- Mala Sinha as Meenakshi Mehta
- Lalita Pawar as Madam
- Mehmood as Mehmood
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Ankhen Plot Summary
What happens in Ankhen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the years just after India gained its independence, the nation reels from a wave of terrorist attacks in Assam that claim many lives and leave communities shaken. A group of concerned citizens, detached from any government apparatus, decide they must act to stop the carnage and protect the vulnerable, choosing to intervene where official responses fall short.
Full summary
The whole story of Ankhen, scene by scene
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Ankhen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ankhen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ankhen?
Ankhen runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
When was Ankhen released?
Ankhen was released on January 11, 1968.
Who directed Ankhen?
Ankhen was directed by Ramanand Sagar.
More films by Ramanand Sagar Who is in the cast of Ankhen?
Ankhen stars Dharmendra as Sunil, Mala Sinha as Meenakshi Mehta and Lalita Pawar as Madam, among 7 credited actors.
Does Ankhen have a post-credit scene?
No. Ankhen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ankhen in?
The original language of Ankhen is Hindi.
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