
Actress: Deepika Padukone
Director: Prakash Jha
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 12th August, 2011
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Prateik Babbar & Manoj Bajpayee
Director: Prakash Jha
Writer/s: Prakash Jha, Anjum Rajabali
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Plot: 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’s love for Prabhakar’s daughter, Poorbi (Deepika Padukone), of his friendship with Sushant (Prateik). 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 reservation, 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.