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Extremely powerful, intense with almost unbearable realism, this is a true classic that speaks truth to the power of the caste system, even four decades after its release.

Naseeruddin Shah is brilliant. He gives the performance of his life as the lawyer who wants to break social norms and to go to every length to help the defendant. Om Puri has fewer than 10 lines in this 2 hour long film. He still manages to outshine a truly brilliant Shah by projecting the range of suppressed emotions through his facial expressions and is the show stopper.

Vijay Tendulkar's script has hints of Marxism and class conflict. It is hard hitting, gritty and climaxes in a stunner.

Highly recommended for the socially aware. You would be stunned into silence. Streaming on Prime.

Now, that summary above would seem like a hyperbole, but in the case of Aakrosh, it isn't. Simply telling the story of an untouchable family whose sole breadwinner gets entangled into a legal case after his wife is murdered and the police say he has done it.

What follows is a series of depiction of human nature on how evil meets good & tries to suppress the truth. With a climax so scintillating and adverse, the whole film revolves around how Naseeruddin Shah tries to save Om Puri's back from the gallows. Both are equally phenomenal diving into their characters just like Amrish Puri is strict in his air. What a terrific way of conveying a message with a screenplay so fine, dialogs so sharp & writing so bold, Aakrosh is definitely Indian cinema's pride. Smitha Patil, Reema Lagoo & others have a short roles, but marvelous portrayals.

BOTTOM LINE: Recommended to people who care for Indian cinema. Maybe the best film of 1980.

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO

Sex/Foreplay: Mild <> Violence/Gore: Strong <> Drugs/Alcohol: Very Mild <> Smoking: Strong <> Nudity: No <> Porn/Mouth-Kiss: No

This is one of the best movies ever made in India. It is unfortunate that the world associates films in India exclusively with bollywood (atleast post-Ray), and so, films like Aakrosh do not get their due. The film pits the idealism of a young lawyer, Bhaskar (Naseer), who is the public defendent for a tribal man, Lahanya (Om Puri), against the inhumanity of the very milieu he has grown up in and is a part of, and which exploits tribals off their labor, life, and dignity with abandon. Especially poignant is Bhaskar's relationship with his mentor (Amrish Puri) who is the public prosecutor in this case. The two share an extremely cordial relationship in personal life but are gulfs apart when it comes to their work and professional ideals.

But probably most important point of the movie is what social theorist Gayatri Spivak asked some years later (in the context of women though)-- 'can the subaltern speak?'. Aakrosh is a forceful reminder that in our capitalist and bureaucratic postcolonial set-up, they indeed cannot.

Nearly all performances in the film are brilliant. Naseer, as the idealist lawyer is completely immersed in his character, to the degree that one forgets that it is Naseer you see on the screen, so good is he as Bhaskar. Something, however, that cannot be said about any of the mainstream 'heroes' in Bollywood. The film, I think, is worth watching for Naseer's method acting alone. Om Puri is remarkable as a tribal man framed in the murder of his wife (Smita Patil in a brief appearance), who, as we discover in some painful shots, loves her a lot. The agony on his face is haunting. And Amreesh Puri is extremely effective as the public prosecutor. The best scenes for me, personally, were Naseer's incessant, and ineffective, pleas to Om Puri to speak up and his cross examination of the witnesses and monologues in court. If anyone needs a great exposition of method acting, then the song 'sans mein dard' is the place to start. Following Naseer's movements in it are extremely educative.

This is one of the greatest movies ever made in the world. Not just in India. The movie direction , the story line , the actors , the music and everything else about this movie is just superb. The story is very powerful and the depth of characters is great. I fall short of any adjectives for this movie. The young lawyer's ( Naseeruddin Shah ) frustrations and attempts to free himself from the legal shackles of the court room and his thirst for something sane outside of this oppressive system is brilliantly portrayed. On the other hand his mentor cum opponent's ( Amrish Puri )total submission to this mindless system and his slavery to seek proof and evidence for everything human is well portrayed. The background score elevates the effect.

In a nut shell any attempt to describe this movie will always fall short of it's greatness. The best way to appreciate this movie is to watch it and you are sure to be struck dumb. I don't have any means to give infinite stars for this movie otherwise I would have done so. Unfortunately for this movie, it was made in the wrong time and place and it's predominantly leftist leanings gave it away. Furthermore it was mainly anti-establishment. It did not have the backing of a powerful media and advertisement paraphernalia. Hence this movie was a box office flop. Interestingly , though this movie was the forerunner to a number of box office hits attacking the political system in India.

Aakrosh is perhaps the only movie after Sholey in which everything just is perfect. All actors are completely immersed in their roles. Unfortunately, in bollywood such movies don't get recognized and are often forgotten quickly. Although, Aakrosh managed to get 6 awards in film fare but that was it. TO my understanding Aakrosh is brilliantly directed movie. Naseeruddin's acting was in particular very impressive, but I do not discount other minor/major actors-they were are all perfect. Watch a distrust in the law at a tribal's face (Om Puri), watch a frustration of young idealist lawyer (Naseer), watch a confidence on seasoned lawyer (Ambrish Puri), watch a pain on destitute father and a sister. The movie ends in a very realistic manner and with a great message: in the land of law the truth is only what can be supported by evidence--rest are all lies or just words. Aakrosh has a only three songs and see the real street corner nautanki dance (Tu Aisa Mard...)--brilliantly done. A must watch movie and a text book for those who are learning to act or direct.

You can write a thesis on this movie but less said is more. What I liked the most is the story, screenplay and characterization because Smita Patil, being in only one scene of a 2+ hours long movie, overshadowed stellar performances by Late Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah. I am speechless about Om Puri as he was in this movie. The movie left me wondering why today's film makers and STARS, shout so much so, about their products?

A classic movie directed by Govind Nihalani. Tremendous performances from Nasir, Om puri and all others in the film. A must watch movie for the classes and if possible for the masses to. A movie that depicts the true and the harsh face of the rural world.

As they say that the emotions cannot be completely described in words so is this movie, which is a string of well directed and engrossly acted cinematic shots, describing the atrocities poor and weak faced/s in an illiterate feudalistic society such as ours.

Govind Nihalani and Vijay Tendulkar sirs..hats off to both of you!! Not just for marvelous direction but also for courage that you had shown for writing and showcasing the truth.

Om Puri...what an actor he was. One of the few well deserved filmfare award for a supporting role, ever. He didn't need to say even a word throughout the movie and still his dilemma and pain reaches the viewer effectively.

Naseer sir looks his part and very graciously played his role in the movie, which I otherwise will like to remember for its realistic depiction of rural India and perfect exposure of various characters.

Heartbroken but cherished every moment of Govind sir's filmmaking.

Must watch for truth seekers..not for idiots.

Another masterpiece from Govind Sir. Superbly directed and greatly performed by all too. Govind Nihalini's realistic naration will make you seated. Om Puri, Naser Sir, Amrish Puri are the brightest point in the film esp Om puri. The movie progresses in a serene mood exposing the cruelty of capitalism and fuedalism combined. The film has an unpredictable story though better than most of the blind hyped movies of today. Presence of songs too get along fine with the depiction of reality, nothing sort of nonsensical. A brilliantly executed film in summary.

The decade of 1980s was the era of Om Puri and Naseeruddin shah. This movie is the outstanding example of thier duet. Both of them gave thier best in it. Om puri hardly speak a paragraph in it. His silent response as the exploited labour is a maestro's job. It will grip you until the end. Om puri shows here how to be in a character without saying much words. I feel this is his best performance. Naseeruddin shah on the other hand tries hard to bring to light the injustice that was done to his client Lahaniya (Om Puri). During the attempt he discovers a harsh reality of the fuedal injustices prevalent in the society. A portrayal of hidden world behind fuedalism and too in a suggestive way which makes it interesting through all the way. The portrayal of fear, falsehood, corrupted minds will connect you to reality. Amrish puri in it plays a govt servant who blindly succumb to the faulty administration irrespective of his own morality. The true depiction of decent antagonism who wears masks and refrains from being violent, exploiting others are believable. The climax is the shocking part and thought provoking implying social injustices. Its a must watch movie in Bollywood not to be missed. A really great experience.

Movies like this are out of IMDb top 250, really is a shame. This should be rated at least 8.5 with a million votes at minimum. One of the best representation of Indian social issues, from 80s. It needs to be popularized and revoting should be done. People shouldn't neglect this, rather see it as one of the best movies made in India.

I personally like optimistic movies with positive vibes in it. But if I have to make a list of pessimistic movies, this is going to be in it along with 'Ardh Satya'. 10/10. A straight 99/100.

Oh my god!! what did I witnessed?? was it a piece of superlative cinema ever been made in Indian CINEMA or a straight potshot at both, Indian cinema and our system?? How can one feel so much sensitized and connected to one's role that he forgets himself? NASEERUDDIN SHAH and OM PURI deserve a round of applause for the pure epitome of acting levels being touched upon by them, not to forget AMRISH PURI. The fire in LAHANIYA's eyes, the irresistible courage of NASEERUDDIN SHAH against this case, the constant nagging of the unsculprous elements present in this society, and the condition of MIDDLE MAN in this so created hypocrite society is so beautifully welded and presented that one feels where does one's position stands in today India. Specially, the climax scene in which LAHANIYA kills her own sister to save her from the devils of this brutal society, the answer that AMRISH PURI gives to his junior NASEERUDDIN SHAH DAT even if anything happens to him, it will be a ACCIDENT; make this movie a excellent experience and leave with you an impact which you will found hard to get rid with, as this is what we wan't to get rid of, and still indulge ourselves in such malpractices that one's own self esteem should be degraded. Really, hats off to GOVIND NIHALANI and his bunch of MASTER ACTORS which make this movie go beyond just a cinematic experience and steers one's soul to the extent that one wants to do something for the society, at least help one LAHANIYA, HELP one person find justice, so that THE GREAT WORK put forward by our ANCESTORS is not wasted, really just pure BRILLIANCE(i M trying to discover new adjectives to describe this movie, knowing that no amount of wordly praise or acclaim can justify the efforts put in to make this movie)

Aakhrosh directed by govind nihalini and written by vijay tendulkar and satyadev dubey is a meaningful cinema. This is the real art film. It raises questions and concerns. Number of issues such as tribal problem, poverty, exploitation, equality of income, law, problem faced by lawyers, limitations of small towns, importance of education are raised in the film. Some issues are direct and some are in undercurrent which can be felt if the film is watched analytically. The characters are completely real. They look genuine as if existing in reality. Om puri's scream adds brilliantly to the script. Naseeruddin shah's outstanding performance adds to the film. Naseer saab is one of the greatest actors of world cinema, this film proves that.

Must watch.

Had seen the film on initial release. The final scene really shook me. Hoped to watch it again someday. Watching ir again did not make watching the final scenes any easier. Cinema at it's very best. I am grateful for Amazon Prime for giving this opportunity. The only films coming anywhere near this is "Vazhakku en 17-18" and Kaloori