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Kalyug

  • 19811981
  • 2h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, and Raj Babbar in Kalyug (1981)
  • Drama
This movie tells story of fierce and total competition of two related business families in the days of license raaj India.The overall plot is based on Mahabharat.This movie shows that how th... Read allThis movie tells story of fierce and total competition of two related business families in the days of license raaj India.The overall plot is based on Mahabharat.This movie shows that how the pursuit of self serving ideals even legitimizes killing of family members.This movie tells story of fierce and total competition of two related business families in the days of license raaj India.The overall plot is based on Mahabharat.This movie shows that how the pursuit of self serving ideals even legitimizes killing of family members.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
547
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  • Director
    • Shyam Benegal
  • Writers
    • Girish Karnad(screenplay)
    • Shyam Benegal(screenplay)
    • Satyadev Dubey(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Shashi Kapoor
    • Rekha
    • Raj Babbar
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  • Director
    • Shyam Benegal
  • Writers
    • Girish Karnad(screenplay)
    • Shyam Benegal(screenplay)
    • Satyadev Dubey(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Shashi Kapoor
    • Rekha
    • Raj Babbar
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    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Shashi Kapoor
    Shashi Kapoor
    • Karan Singh
    Rekha
    Rekha
    • Supriya
    Raj Babbar
    Raj Babbar
    • Dharam Raj
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda
    • Bal Raj
    Anant Nag
    Anant Nag
    • Bharat Raj
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Kishan Chand
    A.K. Hangal
    A.K. Hangal
    • Bhisham Chand
    Sushma Seth
    Sushma Seth
    • Savitri
    Victor Banerjee
    Victor Banerjee
    • Dhan Raj
    Vijaya Mehta
    • Devki
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • Bhavani Pandey
    Reema Lagoo
    Reema Lagoo
    • Kiran
    • (as Rima Lagu)
    Salim Ghouse
    Salim Ghouse
    • Desai
    Vinay Apte
    Vinay Apte
    • Mhatre
    Madan Jain
    Madan Jain
    • Kulkarni
    Sarita Sethi
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      • Director
        • Shyam Benegal
      • Writers
        • Girish Karnad(screenplay)
        • Shyam Benegal(screenplay)
        • Satyadev Dubey(dialogue)
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        Urmila Matondkar who later acted in several movies played the role of Rekha's son in this movie.

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      An intellectual art film
      This is a good art film. Referenced from mythology, even names of the characters refer to the ancient times. Set in modern times its a conflict of personalities & emotions between two industrialist families.

      The director is well know for his narrative style this ones no exception.

      No song and dance here as well as no bollywood style gunfights. A nice intellectual film overall. If you like dance , music & action , this ones not for you.If you'd like to see the hero Karan (Shashi Kapoor) in fun loving films, check out "Do aur do paanch or Namak Halaal"
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      • Oct 23, 2004

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      • Release date
        • March 28, 1981 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Language
        • Hindi
      • Also known as
        • The Machine Age
      • Filming locations
        • India
      • Production company
        • Film-Valas
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      • Runtime
        2 hours 32 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono

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