Ashadh Ka Ek Din
"A beautifully shot tragic retelling of Mohan Rakesh's Hindi play on Kalidasa's lover Mallika and their relationship."
Originally released in 1971. Ashadh Ka Ek Din is a drama film. directed by Mani Kaul.
Starring Rekha Sabnis, Arun Khopkar, and Om Shivpuri
Synopsis
A literary film based on a play in three acts, Ashad Ka Ek Din portrays the love of Mallika and Kalidasa, the renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist. Vilom, a friend to both and interested in Mallika, is a passive onlooker for the first two acts. Kalidasa leaves his verdant mountain valley home for the splendour of far off Ujjain, where he wins fame. The action of the film is rooted in the village to which Kalidasa returns years later and finds Mallika married to Vilom and the mother of his child. Mallika sacrificed her love so that the poet could pursue his muse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- National Film Development Corporation of India
- Film Finance Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashadh Ka Ek Din about?
A literary film based on a play in three acts, Ashad Ka Ek Din portrays the love of Mallika and Kalidasa, the renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist. Vilom, a friend to both and interested in Mallika...
Who directed Ashadh Ka Ek Din?
Ashadh Ka Ek Din was directed by Mani Kaul.
How long is Ashadh Ka Ek Din?
Ashadh Ka Ek Din has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Ashadh Ka Ek Din released?
Ashadh Ka Ek Din was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ashadh Ka Ek Din?
The main cast of Ashadh Ka Ek Din includes Rekha Sabnis, Arun Khopkar, Om Shivpuri, Aruna Irani, Anuradha Kapoor.