Toilet Ak Prem Katha Cast And Crew, Actor

Synopsis:

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is an Indian comedy-drama film directed by Shree Narayan Singh released in the year 2017. Co-produced by Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey, the film stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. The story revolves around the matter of open defecation in rural parts of India and the necessity of good sanitation facilities, notably toilets. The movie focuses on the cultural as well as  religious feelings that add to India's toilet problem, underlying the need of improving sanitary conditions in order to lessen sexual harassment and protect women.

Plot:

The film follows Keshav Sharma, played by Akshay Kumar, and his wife Jaya Sharma (née Joshi), played by Bhumi Pednekar. Jaya leaves Keshav’s house on the very first day of their marriage after finding out there is no toilet in their home. Wanting to win her back, Keshav sets on a mission to build a toilet, facing a lot of obstacles from societal norms and local bureaucracy. The narrative is inspired by the true story of Anita Narre from Madhya Pradesh, who refused to return to her husband’s home because it lacked a toilet.

Starring Cast:

- Akshay Kumar as Keshav Sharma
- Bhumi Pednekar as Jaya Sharma (née Joshi)
- Divyendu Sharma as Narayan ("Naru") Sharma
- Anupam Kher: Dinanath ("DJ Kakka") Joshi
- Sudhir Pandey as Pandit Vimalnath Sharma ("Panditji" or "Vimu"), Keshav and Naru's father
- Atul Srivastava as Mr. Jagdish Joshi, Jaya's father
- Ayesha Raza Mishra as Vidya Joshi, Jaya's mother
- Rajesh Sharma as Mathur
- Shubha Khote: Rampyari ("Dadi") Sharma, Keshav's grandmother
- Mukesh S Bhatt as Rastogi
- Kimti Anand as Pradhan
- Rati Shankar Tripathi as Sarpanch
- Sachin Khedekar as Director (cameo)
- Sana Khan as Keshav's unnamed lover (cameo)
- Khushboo Sawan as Meena, Jaya's friend
- Richa Tiwari as Reporter
- Akash Singh Rajput as Reporter
- Aasif Khan as Reporter (cameo)

Box Office and Reception:

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was released on 11 August 2017, just before India’s Independence Day. The film received mostly positive reviews for its scripting and the performances of the lead actors. It was a commercial success, earning ₹311.5 crore (US$45.55 million) globally. This film became Akshay Kumar's highest-grossing film and his first to enter the 300 crore club. .

Legacy:

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is liked by the audience for its strong social message, addressing the critical issue of sanitation among Indians. The movie played a magnificent role in raising awareness about open defecation, mostly in rural areas, hence contributing to the larger Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.