Damini (1993): Cast & Plot
Damini is a 1993 crime drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, starring Meenakshi Sheshadri as Damini Gupta, Rishi Kapoor and Rohini Hattangadi. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 55m (175 min)
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Damini About?
The premise of Damini without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Damini, a symbol of truth and innocence, marries into a wealthy family. When she witnesses her brother‑in‑law committing a cruel act, she seeks justice, but her husband and relatives oppose her, forcing her to leave home. A drunken former lawyer befriends her, offering legal guidance as she pursues the case and fights for justice.
Damini Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- legal drama
- lawyer
- justice
- cover up
- court
- rape
- psychiatric hospital
- holi
- melodrama
- trial
- monologue
- crooked lawyer
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- confrontation
- knife
- woman in jeopardy
- social commentary
- actor playing himself
- social drama
- innocent woman
- husband wife relationship
- honest woman
- female servant
- female protagonist
- family honor
- courtroom drama
Damini Cast & Characters
Meenakshi Sheshadri leads the cast as Damini Gupta, with Rishi Kapoor as Shekhar Gupta and Rohini Hattangadi as Mrs Sumitra Gupta. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rajkumar Santoshi
- Meenakshi Sheshadri as Damini Gupta
- Rishi Kapoor as Shekhar Gupta
- Rohini Hattangadi as Mrs Sumitra Gupta
- Amrish Puri as Indrajit Chaddha
Also Starring in Damini
· 6 more- Sunny Deol Govind
- Aamir Khan Themselves
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda Mr Gupta
- Tinnu Anand Shekhar's Uncle
- Achyut Potdar Commissioner of Police
- Vijayendra Ghatge Inspector Kadam
More from Rajkumar Santoshi
More films directed by Rajkumar Santoshi: Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Halla Bol.
Damini Plot Summary
What happens in Damini from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shekhar Gupta, played by Rishi Kapoor, is the elder son of a wealthy industrialist named Kedarnath Gupta. From the moment he sees Damini, portrayed by Meenakshi Seshadri, performing a dance at a charity event, he is immediately captivated by her beauty and spirit. Damini comes from a modest background, yet she is known for her strong voice against social injustices and her desire to stand up for the truth. Her life takes a significant turn when her sister elopes with Birju Moghe, an alcoholic mimicry artist, in an attempt to escape the burden of dowry and social constraints, thus demonstrating her family’s struggles and her willingness to challenge societal norms.
Full summary
The whole story of Damini, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Damini?
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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Damini FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Damini, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Damini?
Damini runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).
When was Damini released?
Damini was released on April 30, 1993.
Who directed Damini?
Damini was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
More films by Rajkumar Santoshi Who is in the cast of Damini?
Damini stars Meenakshi Sheshadri as Damini Gupta, Rishi Kapoor as Shekhar Gupta and Rohini Hattangadi as Mrs Sumitra Gupta, among 10 credited actors.
Does Damini have a post-credit scene?
No. Damini has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Damini in?
The original language of Damini is Hindi.
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