AarakshanAarakshan is an upcoming Hindi film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee and Prateik Babbar.

Directed by Prakash Jha, who also directed Rajneeti, it is a high voltage drama based on one of the most controversial policies of caste based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions. Most of the shooting for the movie will take place in Bhopal. The First Assistant Director on set is Karan Talwar.  The film is set to release on August 12, 2011.

Cast & Crew

Release Date
August 12, 2011

Language
Hindi

Genre
Drama

Director
Prakash Jha

Producer
Prakash Jha

Star Cast

  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Saif Ali Khan
  • Manoj Bajpai
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Prateik Babbar

Music By
Salim-Sulaiman

Written by
Anjum Rajabali, Prakash Jha

Cinematography
Sachin Krishn

Editing by
Santosh Mandal

Studio
Prakash Jha Productions

Synopsis
Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), the legendary idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the state’s best. It is the story of his loyal disciple, Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan) who will do anything… for his Sir. Of Deepak love for Prabhakar’s daughter, Poorbi (Deepika Padukone), of his friendship with Sushant (Prateik Babbar). It is the story of their love, their lively friendship, their zest for life, and of their dreams for the future. Centered on one of the most controversial issues of recent years, with the Supreme Court’s order on reservations, the story suddenly becomes a rollercoaster ride of high drama, conflict, and rebellion, which tests their love and friendship for one another, and their loyalty to Prabhakar Anand. Saif Ali Khan portrays the role of an Dalit.

Stills

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Songs

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Track 1: Achha Lagta Hai
Singers: Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal

Track 2: Mauka
Singers: Mahalaxmi Iyer,Raman Mahadevan, Tarun, Gaurav, Rehan Me

Track 3: Kaun Si Dor
Singers: Pt. Channulal Mishra, Shreya Ghoshal

Track 4: Roshanee
Singers: Shankar Mahadevan

Track 5: Saans Albeli
Singers: Pt. Channulal Mishra

Track 6: Mauka – Remix
Singers: Mahalaxmi, Raman, Tarun Sagar, Gaurav Gupta

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