Ek Din Achanak
1989, Hindi. Directed by Mrinal Sen.
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Shasanka is a retired teacher who lives with his wife and two daughters. The family is thrown into an uproar after he goes out for a walk and disappears from their lives. Each member of the family reviews her final hours and days with him to try and discover what, if anything led to his disappearance.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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- Released
- 14 September 1989
- Original title
- एक दिन अचानक
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Mrinal Sen
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Ek Din Achanak: quick answers
What should I watch before Ek Din Achanak?
Watch Ek Din Pratidin (1979) and Kharij (1982) first.
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How long is Ek Din Achanak?
Ek Din Achanak runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is Ek Din Achanak on?
Ek Din Achanak is streaming on NFDC in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ek Din Achanak?
If you liked Ek Din Achanak, try Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Holy Lands, Salomé.
Who directed Ek Din Achanak?
Ek Din Achanak (1989) was directed by Mrinal Sen and stars Shreeram Lagoo, Shabana Azmi, Uttara Baokar.