Plot
1981 film by Shyam Benegal
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Why Watch This
Kalyug offers a razor‑sharp portrait of a middle‑class Indian joint family unraveling under the pressures of modernity and greed. Shyam Benegal’s nuanced direction and a stellar ensemble cast turn a domestic saga into a universal meditation on moral decay.
Best For
Drama lovers, Indian cinema enthusiasts, Social‑realism fans, Ensemble‑cast aficionados, Period‑piece viewers, Thought‑provoking film seekers
The CinePearl Take
Benegal’s steady pacing lets the family’s disintegration unfold with a quiet inevitability that feels both intimate and epic. Sushma Seth shines as the matriarch, delivering a performance that balances stoic authority with palpable vulnerability. The film’s layered script rewards repeat viewings, revealing new commentary on class, gender, and ambition each time.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Cast
- Sushma Seth, A. K. Hangal, Akash Khurana, Supriya Pathak, Raj Babbar, Urmila Matondkar, Victor Banerjee, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Reema Lagoo, Anant Nag, Om Puri, Rekhā, Shashi Kapoor, Amrish Puri
- Writer
- Shyam Benegal
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- Released
- 24 Jul 1981
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
- IMDb
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