Kalyug (1981): Cast & Plot
Kalyug is a 1981 drama directed by Shyam Benegal, starring A.K. Hangal as Bhisham Chand/Bhishma, Akash Khurana and Raj Babbar. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kalyug About?
The premise of Kalyug without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tale of intrigue and rivalry between two wealthy brothers as they conspire to create havoc in the other’s life.
Kalyug Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex
- suicide
- dinner table
- boating
- bedroom
- gunshot
- matriarch
- flat tire
- industrialist
- factory
- cousin cousin relationship
- killing
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- business
- car chase
- police
- brother brother relationship
- closure of factory
- income tax raid
- family tree
- rhodes scholar
- bastard
- kathakali
- swami
- sunset
- hit by a car
- truck hijacking
- family feud
- skyline
- corporate espionage
- wedding video
- family secret
- disco dancing
- family business
- family gathering
- asthma attack
- impotence
- badminton
- truck
- labor leader
- labor strike
- business rivalry
- business competition
- classical music
- wedding reception
- golf
- loss of brother
- threat
- death
- honeymoon
- family relationships
Kalyug Cast & Characters
A.K. Hangal leads the cast as Bhisham Chand/Bhishma, with Akash Khurana as Sandeep Raj and Raj Babbar as Dharam Raj/Yudhisthira. Directed by Shyam Benegal; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shyam Benegal
- A.K. Hangal as Bhisham Chand/Bhishma
- Akash Khurana as Sandeep Raj
- Raj Babbar as Dharam Raj/Yudhisthira
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Bal Raj/Bhima
Also Starring in Kalyug
· 7 more- Anant Nag Bharat Raj/Arjuna
- Shashi Kapoor Karan Singh/Karna
- Om Puri Bhavani Pandey
- Amrish Puri Kishan Chand
- Rekha Supriya/Draupadi
- Supriya Pathak Subhadra
- Sushma Seth
More from Shyam Benegal
More films directed by Shyam Benegal: Mujib: The Making of a Nation, Well Done Abba, Welcome to Sajjanpur and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero.
Kalyug Plot Summary
What happens in Kalyug from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This is a tale of intrigue, plots and the inevitable war between two families.
Two pioneering brothers in business, Ramchand and A.K. Hangal Bhishamchand, built a thriving enterprise that spans generations. Bhishamchand, a lifelong bachelor, raised Ramchand’s two sons after his demise and gave the family business a firm foundation. Khubchand, the elder son of Ramchand, fathered Dhanraj and Sandeepraj Akash Khurana. Puranchand, Khubchand’s younger brother, had died years earlier, leaving three sons: Dharamraj [Raj Babbar], Balraj [Kulbhushan Kharbanda], and Bharatraj [Anant Nag]. Another pivotal figure is Karan Singh/Karna [Shashi Kapoor], an orphan brought up by Bhishamchand.
Full summary
The whole story of Kalyug, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kalyug?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrayed Karan Singh (Karna), the orphan brought up within the family?
Kalyug Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Machine Age” and “人生规则”.
- Also known as
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- The Machine Age
- 人生规则
- Наша эра
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Kalyug FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kalyug, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kalyug?
Kalyug runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was Kalyug released?
Kalyug was released on March 5, 1981.
Who directed Kalyug?
Kalyug was directed by Shyam Benegal.
More films by Shyam Benegal Who is in the cast of Kalyug?
Kalyug stars A.K. Hangal as Bhisham Chand/Bhishma, Akash Khurana as Sandeep Raj and Raj Babbar as Dharam Raj/Yudhisthira, among 11 credited actors.
Does Kalyug have a post-credit scene?
No. Kalyug has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kalyug in?
The original language of Kalyug is Hindi.
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