Ankur (English: The Seedling) is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Shyam Benegal in his directorial debut. The film features Anant Nag and Shabana Azmi, both in their acting debuts.

Ankur tells the story of Lakshmi, a young and serious village woman who works as a housemaid in the landlord's house and who is married to a deaf-mute man who keeps drinking.

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Dec 25, 2024 · Shyam Benegal’s Ankur explores class, caste, and gender dynamics in rural India, exploring the subjugation of women and their quiet rebellion against feudal power structures. …

Surya, the son of a wealthy landowner, returns home from the city after graduating from school and is expected by his father to get married and take over a piece of land. He settles in not without conflict …

Ankur (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

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The motif of ‘Ankur’ – which means a seedling – used by Benegal makes various appearances, both physically and metaphorically in the film. For instance, in the very first scene, a village woman...

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