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Jeevan Mrityu (1970): Cast & Plot

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Jeevan Mrityu is a 1970 crime drama directed by Satyen Bose, starring Dharmendra as Ashok Tandon, Rakhee Gulzar and Bipin Gupta. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.

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Jeevan Mrityu (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 38m (158 min)
Director
Satyen Bose
Genres
Drama , Crime , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jeevan Mrityu About?

The premise of Jeevan Mrityu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An upright bank manager is abruptly arrested for embezzlement on the eve of his wedding, a crime fabricated by his own colleagues. After serving his sentence, he tracks down his fiancée, determined to clear his name and exact revenge on those who betrayed him.

Jeevan Mrityu Themes & Keywords

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  • bank
  • prison
  • new identity
  • antonyms in title
  • flashback
  • release from prison
  • framed for robbery
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • revenge
  • remake of bengali film
  • love
  • bank manager
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  • theft
  • frame up
  • unjust incarceration
  • lawyer
  • betrayal
  • happiness
  • beach
  • train
  • thief
  • mistaken identity
  • debate
  • job promotion
  • jealousy
  • bribe
  • honor
  • disguise
  • private detective
  • school
  • misunderstanding
  • remake
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Cast & crew

Jeevan Mrityu Cast & Characters

Dharmendra leads the cast as Ashok Tandon, with Rakhee Gulzar as Deepa and Bipin Gupta as Raja Ranvir Singh. Directed by Satyen Bose; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Satyen Bose

More films directed by Satyen Bose: Dosti and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi.

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Plot

Jeevan Mrityu Plot Summary

What happens in Jeevan Mrityu 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

Ashok Tandon, Dharmendra, and Deepa, Rakhee Gulzar, are childhood friends who study in the same college and fall in love, sharing a quiet promise of marriage as the years pass. After completing their studies, Ashok embarks on a banking career and quickly rises to the role of bank manager, while Deepa stands by him, envisioning a stable future together. Their plans are shaken when Ashok is suddenly arrested for theft from the bank, casting a shadow over their once-bright future. He entrusts Deepa with looking after his mother, a duty she willingly accepts, even as the weight of the accusation begins to press on both of them.

Full summary

The whole story of Jeevan Mrityu, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Jeevan Mrityu?

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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Cars

Cars in Jeevan Mrityu

4 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1967 Chevrolet Impala.

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  • 1967 Chevrolet Impala in Jeevan Mrityu 1967 Chevrolet Impala
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Jeevan Mrityu Also Known As

Also known as “Разрушенная жизнь”.

Also known as
  • Разрушенная жизнь

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Jeevan Mrityu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jeevan Mrityu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jeevan Mrityu?

Jeevan Mrityu runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

When was Jeevan Mrityu released?

Jeevan Mrityu was released on January 6, 1970.

Who directed Jeevan Mrityu?

Jeevan Mrityu was directed by Satyen Bose.

More films by Satyen Bose

Who is in the cast of Jeevan Mrityu?

Jeevan Mrityu stars Dharmendra as Ashok Tandon, Rakhee Gulzar as Deepa and Bipin Gupta as Raja Ranvir Singh, among 14 credited actors.

Does Jeevan Mrityu have a post-credit scene?

No. Jeevan Mrityu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jeevan Mrityu in?

The original language of Jeevan Mrityu is Hindi.

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