Awam
1987, Hindi. Directed by B.R. Chopra.
Indian Army Captain Amar Kumar lives with his father, Ram, and mother, Saraswati. Ram has been associated with top freedom fighters during India's struggle for independence from the British. Almost all of these freedom fighters had taken advantage of their involvement and have taken up important positions in India's administration, and these include Jagrathan, and Mohanlal. While others like Vaisakh Ansari and Ram have chosen not to.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- B.R. ChopraDirector
- Rajesh KhannaCaptain Amar Kumar
- Ashok KumarVeshat Ansari
- Smita PatilDr. Shabnam
- Raj BabbarRafiq Jafri
- Poonam DhillonSushma
- Shafi InamdarMohanlal
- Nana PatekarColonel Mustafa Ali Zahidi
- Shreeram LagooMahamantri
- Om ShivpuriJagrathan
- Saeed JaffreyDefense Advocate
- Vijay AroraThakur Suryabhan Singh
- Deepak ParasharSurender Jagrathan
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1987
- Original title
- आवाम
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Rahi Masoom Raza
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How long is Awam?
Awam runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
Does Awam have a post-credits scene?
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Awam parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Awam is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Awam on?
Awam isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Awam?
If you liked Awam, try Hostile Takeover, Time Without Pity, Drishyam 2.
Who directed Awam?
Awam (1987) was directed by B.R. Chopra and stars Rajesh Khanna, Ashok Kumar, Smita Patil.