Amar (1954): Cast & Plot
Amar is a 1954 romantic music film directed by Mehboob Khan, starring Dilip Kumar, Nimmi and Madhubala. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 29m (149 min)
- Director
- Mehboob Khan
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amar About?
The premise of Amar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A nuanced psychological drama examines a fraught three‑person relationship and a crisis of conscience. A successful, respected lawyer, engaged to an educated, socially‑aware woman, rapes a destitute village milkmaid. The narrative follows the devastating aftermath, exploring guilt, penitence and the pervasive heartbreak that follows.
Amar Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- rape
- lawyer
- guilt
- lust
- attempted rape
- grief
- wedding
- fiance fiancee relationship
- dark hero
- accident
- cult film
- character name in title
Amar Cast
Dilip Kumar leads the cast, with Nimmi and Madhubala. Directed by Mehboob Khan; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mehboob Khan
More from Mehboob Khan
More films directed by Mehboob Khan, best-rated first: Mother India, Mother India, Humayun and Najma.
Amar Plot Summary
What happens in Amar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amarnath, Dilip Kumar, a renowned lawyer celebrated for his unwavering sense of justice, crosses paths with Soniya, Nimmi, a milkwoman whose warmth and resilience leave a mark on him. Their first conversations hint at a growing respect and a tentative bond as Amarnath balances his demanding career with a personal code that shapes his actions.
Amarnath’s father pushes him toward marriage and shows Anju’s photograph. Anju, Madhubala, educated abroad and devoted to justice and aiding the poor, captures Amarnath’s imagination, and the two soon become engaged.
After a local fair, Shankar, Jayant, a local ruffian who seeks to possess Soniya, attacks her. In a desperate bid to escape, Soniya runs to Amarnath’s dark, isolated house as a thunderstorm begins. Inside, Amarnath, overwhelmed by guilt and fear, rapes Soniya.
Full summary
The whole story of Amar, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Amar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Amar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Amar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amar?
Amar runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
When was Amar released?
Amar was released on October 7, 1954.
Who directed Amar?
Amar was directed by Mehboob Khan.
More films by Mehboob Khan Who is in the cast of Amar?
Amar stars Dilip Kumar, Nimmi and Madhubala, among 6 credited actors.
Does Amar have a post-credit scene?
No. Amar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Amar in?
The original language of Amar is Hindi.
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