Kaajal (1965): Cast & Plot
Kaajal is a 1965 film directed by Ram Maheshwari, starring Meena Kumari as Madhavi, Dharmendra and Padmini. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- Ram Maheshwari
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kaajal About?
The premise of Kaajal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raised by a loving matriarch, Madhavi (Meena Kumari) is attached to her foster brother Rajesh (Dharmendra). When Rajesh weds the insecure Bhanu (Padmini), Madhavi is falsely blamed and tries suicide. She is saved by Moti (Raaj Kumar) and marries him, only to learn he is manipulative and exploitative, trapping her in further suffering.
Kaajal Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- death
- husband wife relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- drinking
- attempted suicide
- guilt
- death of brother
- courtesan
- brother sister relationship
Kaajal Cast & Characters
Meena Kumari leads the cast as Madhavi, with Dharmendra as Rajesh and Padmini as Bhanu. Directed by Ram Maheshwari; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ram Maheshwari
- Meena Kumari as Madhavi
- Dharmendra as Rajesh
- Padmini as Bhanu
- Raaj Kumar as Moti
Also Starring in Kaajal
· 9 more- Sailesh Kumar Kaushal
- Helen Courtesan
- Tun Tun Amba
- Mehmood Bhoola
- Mumtaz Askari Jharna
- Durga Khote Rani Maa
- Gajanan Jagirdar Mr. Saxena
- Ramayan Tiwari Kalicharan
- Gopal Sehgal Amba's Mama
Kaajal Plot Summary
What happens in Kaajal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Ranimaa’s household, the clerk raises his son Kaushal Sailesh Kumar and daughter Madhavi Meena Kumari, living with her own son Rajesh Dharmendra. After the clerk dies, Ranimaa steps in to raise the two children as her own, keeping a close, blended family that also includes Rajesh. Years pass, and Rajesh grows into a marriageable young man. He meets the beautiful Bhanu Saxena Padmini, and the two fall in love. Not long after, Kaushal dies in a boating accident, leaving Madhavi devastated, and Rajesh blames himself and Ranimaa for the loss.
Full summary
The whole story of Kaajal, scene by scene
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Kaajal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kaajal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kaajal?
Kaajal runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Kaajal released?
Kaajal was released on December 9, 1965.
Who directed Kaajal?
Kaajal was directed by Ram Maheshwari.
More films by Ram Maheshwari Who is in the cast of Kaajal?
Kaajal stars Meena Kumari as Madhavi, Dharmendra as Rajesh and Padmini as Bhanu, among 13 credited actors.
Does Kaajal have a post-credit scene?
No. Kaajal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kaajal in?
The original language of Kaajal is Hindi.
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