Dhool Ka Phool (1959): Cast & Plot
Dhool Ka Phool is a 1959 family film directed by Yash Chopra, starring Mala Sinha as Meena Khosla, Rajendra Kumar and Manmohan Krishna. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 28m (148 min)
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- NH Studioz
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dhool Ka Phool About?
The premise of Dhool Ka Phool without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story of an abandoned Hindu child who is found and raised by a Muslim man.
Dhool Ka Phool Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- muslim
- love
- hindu
- boy
- baby
- abandoned child
- unwed mother
- court
- directorial debut
- kindness
- guardian
- man wears eyeglasses
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- girl
- bicycle
- school
- song
- premarital sex
- dysfunctional family
- rain
- rhyme in title
- wedding
- wedding procession
- ostracism
- attempted suicide
- death
- secretary
- guilt
- affection
- pregnancy
Dhool Ka Phool Cast & Characters
Mala Sinha leads the cast as Meena Khosla, with Rajendra Kumar as Mahesh Kapoor (as Rajinder Kumar) and Manmohan Krishna as Abdul Rasheed. Directed by Yash Chopra; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yash Chopra
- Mala Sinha as Meena Khosla
- Rajendra Kumar as Mahesh Kapoor (as Rajinder Kumar)
- Manmohan Krishna as Abdul Rasheed
- Daisy Irani as Ramesh Kapoor
Also Starring in Dhool Ka Phool
· 4 more- Nanda Malti
- Ashok Kumar Defence Lawyer
- Leela Chitnis Gangu Dai
- Sushil Kumar Meena's Son
Dhool Ka Phool Plot Summary
What happens in Dhool Ka Phool from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Meena and Rajendra Kumar are deeply in love, and their relationship leads to a pregnancy that sets the stage for a series of emotional and social upheavals. After becoming pregnant, Meena is overwhelmed with a mixture of happiness and worry, knowing the potential hurdles they might face. When she gives birth to a beautiful baby boy, she makes a heroic decision: to leave him in a dark forest, where a snake guards his tiny life, symbolizing the dangers and sacrifices involved in their forbidden love.
Full summary
The whole story of Dhool Ka Phool, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dhool Ka Phool?
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 actor portrayed Abdul Rasheed, the man who finds the abandoned infant?
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Dhool Ka Phool FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dhool Ka Phool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dhool Ka Phool?
Dhool Ka Phool runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was Dhool Ka Phool released?
Dhool Ka Phool was released on December 11, 1959.
Who directed Dhool Ka Phool?
Dhool Ka Phool was directed by Yash Chopra.
More films by Yash Chopra Who is in the cast of Dhool Ka Phool?
Dhool Ka Phool stars Mala Sinha as Meena Khosla, Rajendra Kumar as Mahesh Kapoor (as Rajinder Kumar) and Manmohan Krishna as Abdul Rasheed, among 8 credited actors.
Does Dhool Ka Phool have a post-credit scene?
No. Dhool Ka Phool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dhool Ka Phool in?
The original language of Dhool Ka Phool is Hindi.
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