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Baseraa (1981): Cast & Plot

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Baseraa is a 1981 romantic film directed by Ramesh Talwar, starring A.K. Hangal as Sharda and Purnima's father, Rakhee Gulzar and Shashi Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes.

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Baseraa (1981) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
2h 19m (139 min)
Director
Ramesh Talwar
Genre
Romance
Original language
Hindi
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The story

What Is Baseraa About?

The premise of Baseraa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sharda recovers from the mental intitution after 14 years and comes to a family that is no longer the way she remembers.

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Cast & crew

Baseraa Cast & Characters

A.K. Hangal leads the cast as Sharda and Purnima's father, with Rakhee Gulzar as Sharda Kohli and Shashi Kapoor as Balraj Kohli. Directed by Ramesh Talwar; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ramesh Talwar

More films directed by Ramesh Talwar: Sahibaan and Doosara Aadmi.

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Plot

Baseraa Plot Summary

What happens in Baseraa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a posh Pune neighborhood, Balraj Kohli and Purnima Kohli share a comfortable life as a middle‑aged couple, with two sons, Sagar Kohli and Babbu. The family’s mood brightens when Sagar falls in love with a medical student, Sarita Sethi, and the pair become engaged, signaling a promising new chapter for everyone involved.

Full summary

The whole story of Baseraa, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Baseraa?

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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Which veteran actor portrays Balraj Kohli, the patriarch of the Kohli family?

Details

Baseraa Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Призрачное счастье” and “Yanıltıcı Mutluluk / Baseraa”.

Also known as
  • Призрачное счастье
  • Yanıltıcı Mutluluk / Baseraa

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FAQ

Baseraa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Baseraa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Baseraa?

Baseraa runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

When was Baseraa released?

Baseraa was released in 1981.

Who directed Baseraa?

Baseraa was directed by Ramesh Talwar.

More films by Ramesh Talwar

Who is in the cast of Baseraa?

Baseraa stars A.K. Hangal as Sharda and Purnima's father, Rakhee Gulzar as Sharda Kohli and Shashi Kapoor as Balraj Kohli, among 8 credited actors.

Does Baseraa have a post-credit scene?

No. Baseraa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Baseraa in?

The original language of Baseraa is Hindi.

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