Shankar Hussain (1977)
Dr. Uday Shankar is a kind-hearted Hindu gentleman who has chosen to practise medicine in a village rather than make money by working in a large city. Once, a devastating flood hits a nearby village and he goes there to minister to the affected people. At this time, he happens to rescue a Muslim child, Husain, whose entire family has been wiped out. He raises the boy as his own, alongside his own son, Ajay. As a good Hindu, he decides to raise the boy in the religion of his own parents, and Husain thus grows up to be a practising Muslim living in the backdrop of a Hindu household. Everyone loves the new addition to the household and Husain also is deeply attached to his new family.
Director: Yusuf Naqvi
Release Date: January 1, 1977
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Yusuf Naqvi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shankar Hussain about?
- Dr. Uday Shankar is a kind-hearted Hindu gentleman who has chosen to practise medicine in a village rather than make money by working in a large city. Once, a devastating flood hits a nearby village and he goes there to minister to the affected people. At this time, he happens to rescue a Muslim child, Husain, whose entire family has been wiped out. He raises the boy as his own, alongside his own son, Ajay. As a good Hindu, he decides to raise the boy in the religion of his own parents, and Husain thus grows up to be a practising Muslim living in the backdrop of a Hindu household. Everyone loves the new addition to the household and Husain also is deeply attached to his new family.
- Who directed Shankar Hussain?
- Shankar Hussain was directed by Yusuf Naqvi.
- Who stars in Shankar Hussain?
- Shankar Hussain stars Kanwaljit Singh, Pradeep Kumar, Madhu Chanda, Shreeram Lagoo, Jalal Agha.