Dashakriya (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Dashakriya is a drama film directed by Sandeep Bhalachandra Patil, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. The Krivant, a section of the Brahmin community that performs the last rite rituals are despised by the rest of the Brahmin community for commercializing it and emotionally exploiting the family of the deceased. The movie, whilst revealing the disturbing reality around the commercialization of the last rites, also showcases how the kids of the Kirvants inadvertently get involved in the business due to extreme poverty. Winner of National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi, National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Sanjay Krishnaji Patel and National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Manoj Joshi in 2017.
Who’s in it. Dashakriya stars Aarya Adhav, Nandkishor Chougule, Aditi Deshpande and Dilip Prabhavalkar, among others.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dashakriya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dashakriya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dashakriya (2017)?
- In AU, Dashakriya is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Dashakriya?
- Dashakriya stars Aarya Adhav, Nandkishor Chougule, Aditi Deshpande, Dilip Prabhavalkar and Manoj Joshi.