Aarakshan
आरक्षण
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About
The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor.
Cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Prabhakar Anand
Saif Ali Khan
as Deepak Kumar
Deepika Padukone
as Poorvi Anand
Manoj Bajpayee
as Mithilesh Kumar Singh
Prateik Smita Patil
as Sushant Seth
Aanchal Munjal
as Muniya S. Yadav
Hema Malini
as Shakuntala Thakral (Guest Appearance)
Tanvi Azmi
as Mrs.Anand
Mukesh Tiwari
as Police Inspector
Yashpal Sharma
as Shambhu Kaka
Darshan Jariwala
as Anirudh Prasad
Rajeev Verma
as Damodar Seth
Saurabh Shukla
as Education Minister
Sonal Jha
as Shanti Bua
Sumeet Vyas
as Teacher
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Stream Aarakshan online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama and thriller movie originally produced in Hindi and released in 2011, it's earned a solid 6.2/10 from 42 viewers worldwide.
About Aarakshan
The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor. Running 164 minutes.
Aarakshan Cast and Characters
The cast features Amitabh Bachchan (as Prabhakar Anand), Saif Ali Khan (as Deepak Kumar), Deepika Padukone (as Poorvi Anand), Manoj Bajpayee (as Mithilesh Kumar Singh), and Prateik Smita Patil (as Sushant Seth). Their performances are a major reason Aarakshan has built such a passionate audience.
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Aarakshan flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Hindi storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aarakshan
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How long is Aarakshan?
Aarakshan runs for 164 minutes (about 2.7 hours).
Is Aarakshan good? What's the rating?
Aarakshan holds a 6.2/10 rating based on 42 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Aarakshan?
The main cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Manoj Bajpayee, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Aarakshan available in Hindi?
Yes — Aarakshan was originally produced in Hindi and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Aarakshan released?
Aarakshan was released in 2011.
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What is Aarakshan about?
Aarakshan is a Drama/Thriller Hindi-language film. The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor.
When was Aarakshan released?
Aarakshan was released on August 12, 2011. It has a runtime of 2h 44m. The film was produced by Base Industries Group.
Who stars in Aarakshan?
Aarakshan stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Manoj Bajpayee. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Aarakshan available in HD?
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