Dharam Kanta (1982): Cast & Plot
Dharam Kanta is a 1982 film directed by Sultan Ahmed, starring Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rehman and Satyendra Kapoor.
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English - After the credits
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What Is Dharam Kanta About?
The premise of Dharam Kanta without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bhavani (Raaj Kumar) abducts Harnam’s (Satyen Kappu) son for ransom, but the child dies and a curse falls on his family. Floods later separate him from his children, prompting Bhavani to surrender to the police. Years later he returns to the village, unaware that his sons have turned to crime while his daughter has been adopted by Harnam.
Dharam Kanta Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- kidnapping
- redemption
- incarceration
- remorse
- child kidnapping
- bandit
- death of child
Dharam Kanta Cast
Raaj Kumar leads the cast, with Waheeda Rehman and Satyendra Kapoor. Directed by Sultan Ahmed; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sultan Ahmed
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More films directed by Sultan Ahmed: Jai Vikraanta, Daata and Ganga Ki Saugand.
Dharam Kanta Plot Summary
What happens in Dharam Kanta from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thakur Bhavani Singh heads a feared gang of dacoits who sow terror across a region, with a household that includes his wife Radha and their children — Ram, Laxman, and Ganga. The story centers on the fraught dynamics of crime and family, and how one brutal act can fracture lives for years to come.
Bhavani’s gang operation takes a drastic turn when he abducts the son of wealthy man Harnam Singh, demanding a hefty ransom. Harnam agrees to the price and hands over the money, believing the crisis is resolved. But tragedy strikes when the child is killed, and the shock reverberates through Harnam’s household. Devastated, Harnam’s wife curses Bhavani and his family, a curse that lingers as the consequences of that night unfold in unexpected ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Dharam Kanta, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dharam Kanta?
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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Dharam Kanta FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dharam Kanta, each answered in a sentence.
When was Dharam Kanta released?
Dharam Kanta was released in 1982.
Who directed Dharam Kanta?
Dharam Kanta was directed by Sultan Ahmed.
More films by Sultan Ahmed Who is in the cast of Dharam Kanta?
Dharam Kanta stars Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rehman and Satyendra Kapoor, among 9 credited actors.
Does Dharam Kanta have a post-credit scene?
No. Dharam Kanta has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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