Sunghursh (1968): Cast & Plot
Sunghursh is a 1968 action drama directed by Harnam Singh Rawail, starring Iftekhar as Shankar B. Prasad, Sanjeev Kumar and D.K. Sapru. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 38m (158 min)
- Director
- Harnam Singh Rawail
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Rahul Theatres
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sunghursh About?
The premise of Sunghursh without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bhavani Prasad, a vicious gangster who pretends to be a priest, seeks to perpetuate his criminal empire through his lineage. After his son Shankar rebels against the violent way of life, Bhavani murders him and attempts to frame his cousin Naubat Lal. When Naubat Lal reveals the truth, Bhavani eliminates him as well, intensifying the bitter family feud that now threatens his grandson Kundan’s future.
Sunghursh Cast & Characters
Iftekhar leads the cast as Shankar B. Prasad, with Sanjeev Kumar as Dwarka N. Prasad and D.K. Sapru as Naubatlal Prasad. Directed by Harnam Singh Rawail; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harnam Singh Rawail
- Iftekhar as Shankar B. Prasad
- Sanjeev Kumar as Dwarka N. Prasad
- D.K. Sapru as Naubatlal Prasad
- Urmila Bhatt as Kunti G. Prasad
Also Starring in Sunghursh
· 18 more- Balraj Sahni Ganeshi N. Prasad
- Anju Mahendru Yashoda S. Prasad
- Dilip Kumar Kundan S. Prasad / Bajrangi
- Sulochana Latkar Shankar's wife
- Mumtaz Begum Naubatlal's wife
- Padma Khanna Mama's wife
- Padma Rani Dwarka's wife
- Durga Khote Bhawani Prasad's Wife
- Jayant Bhawani Prasad
- Paro Devi Singer and dancer at Yashoda's wedding
- Vyjayanthimala Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan
- Jagdish Raj Raja Saheb
- Deven Verma Nisar
- Rammohan Sharma Ishwar Lal
- Sunder Mama (Kundan's uncle)
- Ulhas Bhim
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- Mehmood Jr. Dwarka's son
- Lata Sinha Mrs. Lata Ishwarlal - Munni's foster mother
More from Harnam Singh Rawail
More films directed by Harnam Singh Rawail: Laila-Majnu, Mehboob Ki Mehndi and Mere Mehboob.
Sunghursh Plot Summary
What happens in Sunghursh from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kashi, a city renowned for its spiritual significance, is the backdrop for the complex and intense story of Bhavani Prasad, a powerful Shakta priest who is deeply devoted to the black goddess Kali. However, beneath his devout exterior lies a dark secret. Bhavani Prasad, played by [Dilip Kumar], is also a thuggee—a murderous criminal who practices ritualistic killings of wealthy travelers staying at his pilgrim guesthouse. These victims are offered up as sacrifices to Kali in accordance with his twisted beliefs, creating a sinister aura around his religious devotion.
Full summary
The whole story of Sunghursh, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sunghursh?
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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Sunghursh FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sunghursh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sunghursh?
Sunghursh runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was Sunghursh released?
Sunghursh was released on July 27, 1968.
Who directed Sunghursh?
Sunghursh was directed by Harnam Singh Rawail.
More films by Harnam Singh Rawail Who is in the cast of Sunghursh?
Sunghursh stars Iftekhar as Shankar B. Prasad, Sanjeev Kumar as Dwarka N. Prasad and D.K. Sapru as Naubatlal Prasad, among 22 credited actors.
Does Sunghursh have a post-credit scene?
No. Sunghursh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sunghursh in?
The original language of Sunghursh is Hindi.
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