Atithee
Originally released in 1978. Atithee is a drama/romance film. directed by Arabind Sen. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, and Shatrughan Sinha
Synopsis
Navendhu Kumar lives a poor lifestyle with his handicapped father, Mohan, housewife mom, two unmarried sisters, Leela and Rajni, a younger brother, Kundan, and a sweetheart in Meena. He works for Avinash Gupta, however, when differences occur, he is framed by Gupta for breaking and entering, arrested by the police, tried in Court, and exiled from the town for a period of 12 months. After he leaves, the family is almost destitute and are exploited by Gupta. Then some months later, a young man, Anand, comes to visit them, informing them that Navendhu has sent him. He gives them some money for day to day expenses, gets some clothes for everyone, and a wheelchair for Mohan. He arranges the marriage of Rajni with her boyfriend, Ajay, despite strong opposition from Gupta, and falls in love with Leela. What the Kumar family do not know is that Anand is a fugitive on the run from the police in Bombay, and he harbors a dark secret that will change their lives forever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atithee about?
Navendhu Kumar lives a poor lifestyle with his handicapped father, Mohan, housewife mom, two unmarried sisters, Leela and Rajni, a younger brother, Kundan, and a sweetheart in Meena. He works for A...
Who directed Atithee?
Atithee was directed by Arabind Sen.
How long is Atithee?
Atithee has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Atithee released?
Atithee was released on July 22, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Atithee?
The main cast of Atithee includes Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Shatrughan Sinha, Vidya Sinha, Utpal Dutt.