Koshish (1972): Cast & Plot
Koshish is a 1972 drama directed by Gulzar, starring Sanjeev Kumar as Hari Charan Mathur, Jaya Bachchan and Govardhan Asrani. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
Hindi What Is Koshish About?
The premise of Koshish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows Hari and Aarti, a deaf‑mute couple, as they share a twenty‑year marriage marked by deep love and quiet determination. Despite their disabilities, they strive to live fully, confronting everyday challenges together and proving that companionship and resilience can overcome any obstacle.
Koshish Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- deaf mute
- sign language
- marriage
- blind man
- lip reading
- lullaby
- deafness
- couple
- school
- deaf parent
- baby
- classroom
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- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- song
- beach
- marriage proposal
Koshish Cast & Characters
Sanjeev Kumar leads the cast as Hari Charan Mathur, with Jaya Bachchan as Aarti Mathur and Govardhan Asrani as Kanu. Directed by Gulzar; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gulzar
- Sanjeev Kumar as Hari Charan Mathur
- Jaya Bachchan as Aarti Mathur
- Govardhan Asrani as Kanu
- Om Shivpuri as Uncle Narayan
Also Starring in Koshish
· 5 more- Dina Pathak Durga (Aarti's Mother)
- Dilip Kumar Themselves
- Urmila Bhatt Mrs. Gupta
- Seema Deo Teacher
- Nitin Sethi
More from Gulzar
More films directed by Gulzar: Maachis, Lekin…, Mirza Ghalib and Ijaazat.
Koshish Plot Summary
What happens in Koshish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Haricharan Sanjeev Kumar and Aarti Jaya Bachchan are poor youngsters who are deaf and mute. They fall in love and choose to marry, building a life together despite the odds. Haricharan sustains them by working as a shoe-shiner, scraping by with quiet dignity. When they welcome a child, tragedy strikes: the infant dies at the hands of a greedy man named Kanu Govardhan Asrani. The loss shakes them to their core, yet resilience prevails, and they are blessed with a second child, discovering a slow but hopeful happiness in their home. A turning point arrives when a police officer notices Haricharan’s integrity and kindness and offers him a job, a chance to rise above poverty.
Full summary
The whole story of Koshish, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Koshish?
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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How does Haricharan earn a living at the beginning of the story?
Koshish Also Known As
Also known as “Преодоление”.
- Also known as
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- Преодоление
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Koshish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Koshish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Koshish?
Koshish runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Koshish released?
Koshish was released on April 1, 1972.
Who directed Koshish?
Koshish was directed by Gulzar.
More films by Gulzar Who is in the cast of Koshish?
Koshish stars Sanjeev Kumar as Hari Charan Mathur, Jaya Bachchan as Aarti Mathur and Govardhan Asrani as Kanu, among 9 credited actors.
Does Koshish have a post-credit scene?
No. Koshish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Koshish in?
The original language of Koshish is Hindi.
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