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Release Year1977
Runtime2h 08m
LanguageMarathi
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorGovind Kulkarni
WritersVasant Sabnis
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBanya Bapu
About Banya Bapu
Banya and Bapu are two friends who are living in a cow shed and in search of work. Banya leaves a suicidal letter to Bapu due to poverty but Kanta spoils his plans by asking to save his drowning brother. They both get a job as waiters in a hotel and Bapu falls in love with Kamal.
Directed by Govind Kulkarni, Banya Bapu leans on a strong ensemble — Sarla Yeolekar, Usha Naik, Sharad Talwalkar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1977.
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