Charas (1976): Cast & Plot
Charas is a 1976 romantic drama directed by Ramanand Sagar, starring Dharmendra as Suraj Kumar, Aruna Irani and Hema Malini. It runs 2 hours 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 39m (159 min)
- Director
- Ramanand Sagar
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Jyoti Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Charas About?
The premise of Charas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Suraj, an NRI who returns to India to reclaim his ancestral estate, discovers that his trusted caretaker, Kalicharan, has turned the land into a thriving drug operation. Determined to protect his family’s property, Suraj allies with police, providing inside information to dismantle Kalicharan’s criminal network and restore peace to the community.
Charas Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- love
- smuggler
- blackmailing
- drunk girl
Charas Cast & Characters
Dharmendra leads the cast as Suraj Kumar, with Aruna Irani as Nimmu and Hema Malini as Sudha. Directed by Ramanand Sagar; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ramanand Sagar
- Dharmendra as Suraj Kumar
- Aruna Irani as Nimmu
- Hema Malini as Sudha
- Govardhan Asrani as Police Inspector Rustom
Also Starring in Charas
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- Amjad Khan Robert
- Birbal Customs Crew
- Keshto Mukherjee Police Inspector Golmes
- D.K. Sapru Watson
- Sujit Kumar Lawrence…
- Tom Alter
- Ajit Khan Kaalicharan
- Sajjan Lal Purohit Jango
- Madhumati Laila
- P. Jairaj
- Manju
- Kuljit Singh
- Sailesh Kumar
- Subhash
More from Ramanand Sagar
More films directed by Ramanand Sagar: Geet, Ankhen and Arzoo.
Charas Plot Summary
What happens in Charas 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
Vijay Ramniklal, an NRI living in Uganda, plans to move back to India with his son Suraj Dharmendra and daughter Radha as the country claws its way through a civil war. On the night they’re about to depart, rebels strike their home and set it ablaze. Suraj dives into the fire to save his sister, and pulls out a woman who turns out to be the housemaid dressed in Radha’s clothes Aruna Irani. The trauma costs his father his life, and Suraj, convinced Radha burned with the house, is shaken by the absence of a body. Yet doubt gnaws at him, and he heads to India alone as the turmoil worsens.
Full summary
The whole story of Charas, scene by scene
Charas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Charas.
How Well Do You Know Charas?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the protagonist who travels from Uganda to India?
Cars in Charas
2 cars on screen: the 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II and the 1956 Studebaker President.
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1962 Chevrolet Chevy II Important role -
1956 Studebaker President Important role
Charas Also Known As
Also known as “Гашиш”.
- Also known as
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- Гашиш
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Charas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Charas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charas?
Charas runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
When was Charas released?
Charas was released on May 24, 1976.
Who directed Charas?
Charas was directed by Ramanand Sagar.
More films by Ramanand Sagar Who is in the cast of Charas?
Charas stars Dharmendra as Suraj Kumar, Aruna Irani as Nimmu and Hema Malini as Sudha, among 19 credited actors.
Does Charas have a post-credit scene?
No. Charas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Charas in?
The original language of Charas is Hindi.
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