Arohan (1983): Cast & Plot
Arohan is a 1983 film directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Om Puri as Hari Mondal, Sreela Majumdar and Victor Banerjee. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Arohan About?
The premise of Arohan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hari Mondal (Om Puri) is a destitute farmer in the remote Bengal hamlet of Giripur, Birbhum, living with his wife, two sons, his brother, his widowed aunt Kalidashi (Gita Sen) and her daughter Panchi. Set in the mid‑1960s, the story unfolds as the Naxalbari uprising spreads across Bengal, drawing oppressed peasants into a movement led by young communists advocating a socialist republic.
Arohan Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- farmer
- poverty
Arohan Cast & Characters
Om Puri leads the cast as Hari Mondal, with Sreela Majumdar as Panchi and Victor Banerjee as Jotdar Bibhutibhushan Ganguly. Directed by Shyam Benegal; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shyam Benegal
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Om Puri as Hari Mondal - Sreela Majumdar as Panchi
- Victor Banerjee as Jotdar Bibhutibhushan Ganguly
- Pankaj Kapur as Village Teacher
Also Starring in Arohan
· 1 more- Jayant Kripalani Senior District Magistrate Jayant Kripalani
Arohan Plot Summary
What happens in Arohan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hari Mondal is a poor farmer living in the remote Bengal village of Giripur in Birbhum district, sharing his modest life with his wife, two sons, his brother, and their old widowed aunt Kalidashi and her daughter Panchi. Set in the mid‑sixties, the story unfolds as the Naxalbari uprising sparks a wave of change across Bengal, uniting oppressed farmers with a new generation of youths who dream of a socialist republic and a fairer voice for the landless.
Full summary
The whole story of Arohan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Arohan?
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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Who is the main farmer protagonist in the film?
Arohan Also Known As
Also known as “The Ascent”.
- Also known as
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- The Ascent
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Arohan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Arohan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Arohan?
Arohan runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Arohan released?
Arohan was released on January 30, 1983.
Who directed Arohan?
Arohan was directed by Shyam Benegal.
More films by Shyam Benegal Who is in the cast of Arohan?
Arohan stars Om Puri as Hari Mondal, Sreela Majumdar as Panchi and Victor Banerjee as Jotdar Bibhutibhushan Ganguly, among 5 credited actors.
Does Arohan have a post-credit scene?
No. Arohan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Arohan in?
The original language of Arohan is Hindi.
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