Jaal (1952): Cast & Plot
Jaal is a 1952 crime thriller directed by Guru Dutt, starring K.N. Singh as Carlos, Dev Anand and Geeta Bali. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
Hindi What Is Jaal About?
The premise of Jaal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet Indian‑coast fishing village, Carlos lives with his sister Maria. Newcomers Tony and Lisa arrive, and Maria quickly becomes enamoured of Tony. Their budding romance sparks jealousy in Simon, who also loves Maria, setting the stage for a tense love triangle.
Jaal Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- love
- christian
- anti hero
- blind man
- smuggler
- fisherman
- goa india
- redemption
- director cameo
- arab
Jaal Cast & Characters
K.N. Singh leads the cast as Carlos, with Dev Anand as Tony Fernandez and Geeta Bali as Maria. Directed by Guru Dutt; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Guru Dutt
- K.N. Singh as Carlos
- Dev Anand as Tony Fernandez
- Geeta Bali as Maria
- Purnima as Lisa
Also Starring in Jaal
· 2 moreJaal Plot Summary
What happens in Jaal 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
Set in a fishing village of 1950s Goa under Portuguese rule, this drama threads the fragile line between love and loyalty through Tony Fernandes and Maria, a village fisherwoman whose affection for him remains steadfast even as his flaws surface. The story rests on a core of Christian love and forgiveness, lending the tale a pronounced spiritual hue that colors the village’s daily life and choices.
After a violent storm, Carlos loses his sight and ends up living with his sister, Maria, along the Indian coast. The coastal community, with its nets, boats, and wary gulls, becomes the quiet stage where personal histories begin to intersect in unexpected ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Jaal, scene by scene
Jaal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jaal.
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Jaal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jaal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jaal?
Jaal runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Jaal released?
Jaal was released on March 31, 1952.
Who directed Jaal?
Jaal was directed by Guru Dutt.
More films by Guru Dutt Who is in the cast of Jaal?
Jaal stars K.N. Singh as Carlos, Dev Anand as Tony Fernandez and Geeta Bali as Maria, among 6 credited actors.
Does Jaal have a post-credit scene?
No. Jaal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Jaal in?
The original language of Jaal is Hindi.
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