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Aadharshila (1982)

Aadharshila poster
Directed by
Ashok Ahuja
Country
India
Runtime
2h 34m
Rating
10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man and a woman navigate personal struggles and societal pressures in India. The story focuses on their efforts to build a stable life and the challenges they face along the way.

seriousreflectiveearnestslow-pacedemotionalthoughtfulgrounded

What happens

Aadharshila (English: The Foundation Stone) is a 1982 Hindi-language film written, produced and directed by Ashok Ahuja, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Anita Kanwar. The film won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie and the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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