Dhund (1973): Cast & Plot
Dhund is a 1973 mystery romantic film directed by B.R. Chopra, starring Zeenat Aman as Rani Ranjit Singh, Danny Denzongpa and Sanjay Khanna. It is partly based on The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- B.R. Chopra
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- United Producers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dhund About?
The premise of Dhund without spoilers, adapted from The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows Rani Ranjit Singh (Zeenat Aman), whose ailing husband Thakur Ranjit Singh (Danny Denzongpa) is found dead. As the investigation zeroes in on the grieving widow and her lover Suresh Saxena (Sanjay Khan), hidden motives surface and the true assassin proves to be an unexpected third party, turning the murder case into a tense mystery.
Dhund Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- murder mystery
- fog
- car accident
- wheelchair
- gun
- stranger
- husband wife relationship
- nun
- lawyer
- police
- fingerprints
- murder play
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- stage thriller
- murder
- based on stage play
- unexpected guest
- woman
- foreign language adaptation
- based on play
Dhund Cast & Characters
Zeenat Aman leads the cast as Rani Ranjit Singh, with Danny Denzongpa as Thakur Ranjit Singh and Sanjay Khanna as Advocate Suresh Saxena. Directed by B.R. Chopra; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director B.R. Chopra
- Zeenat Aman as Rani Ranjit Singh
- Danny Denzongpa as Thakur Ranjit Singh
- Sanjay Khanna as Advocate Suresh Saxena
- Navin Nischol as Chandrashekhar / Prakash
More from B.R. Chopra
More films directed by B.R. Chopra: Tawaif, Nikaah, Nikaah and Insaaf Ka Tarazu.
Dhund Plot Summary
What happens in Dhund from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a fog-enshrouded night, Chandrashekhar Navin Nischol is behind the wheel and pushes his car to the limit, only to careen into a crash that leaves him shaken and seeking help. He stumbles toward a nearby house, hoping for aid, but the door is unresponsive and the atmosphere is unnervingly quiet. Inside, he discovers the lifeless body of a wheelchair-using man, and nearby stands a striking, young woman with a gun in hand. Rani Zeenat Aman declares that the dead man is her husband and that she has killed him, then implores Chandrashekhar to call the police.
Full summary
The whole story of Dhund, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dhund?
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 actress portrays the character Rani in the film?
Dhund Also Known As
Also known as “不速之客”.
- Also known as
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- 不速之客
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Dhund FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Dhund, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dhund?
Dhund runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Dhund released?
Dhund was released on February 13, 1973.
Who directed Dhund?
Dhund was directed by B.R. Chopra.
More films by B.R. Chopra Who is in the cast of Dhund?
Dhund stars Zeenat Aman as Rani Ranjit Singh, Danny Denzongpa as Thakur Ranjit Singh and Sanjay Khanna as Advocate Suresh Saxena, among 4 credited actors.
Is Dhund based on a book?
Yes. Dhund is partly adapted from The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie.
Does Dhund have a post-credit scene?
No. Dhund has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dhund in?
The original language of Dhund is Hindi.
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