Lajja (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Lajja is a 2001 drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, starring Jackie Shroff as Raghu, Manisha Koirala and Madhuri Dixit. It runs 3 hours 5 minutes and earned $871,706 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 5m (185 min)
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lajja About?
The premise of Lajja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) marries NRI Raghuvir (Jackie Shroff), but an unhappy marriage and his plan to deprive her of their unborn child drive her to flee. On her quest for freedom she befriends Mythili (Mahima Chaudhury), a bride‑to‑be, Janaki (Madhuri Dixit), a theater artist, and Ramdulari (Rekha), a village midwife—each scarred by male chauvinism yet resolute in fighting for their rights.
Lajja Cast & Characters
Jackie Shroff leads the cast as Raghu, with Manisha Koirala as Vaidehi and Madhuri Dixit as Janki. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rajkumar Santoshi
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Jackie Shroff as Raghu - Manisha Koirala as Vaidehi
- Madhuri Dixit as Janki
- Rekha as Ramdulaari
Also Starring in Lajja
· 13 more- Anil Kapoor Raju
- Mahima Chaudhry Maithili
- Aanjjan Srivastav Nekchand (Maithili's dad)
- Govind Namdeo Hazarilal
- Rohini Hattangadi Mrs. Hazarilal
- Tinnu Anand Purshotam
- Samir Soni Manish
- Jaya Bhattacharya Lata
- Ajay Devgn Bulwa
- Gulshan Grover Virender
- Farida Jalal Mrs. Saroj
- Suresh Oberoi Raghu's dad
- Gopi Bhalla
More from Rajkumar Santoshi
More films directed by Rajkumar Santoshi: Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Halla Bol.
Lajja Plot Summary
What happens in Lajja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vaidehi, Manisha Koirala, is married to Raghu Jackie Shroff, a wealthy man who presents a polished outside life but is brutal at home, treating her with contempt and hiding infidelity behind a carefully curated image. When the truth of Raghu’s behavior comes to light, Vaidehi is banished from the household. She returns to her parents, only to face their disappointment and the social stain of her departure, and soon discovers she is pregnant. The revelation deepens the peril in her life, underscoring the precarious place of a woman who dares to challenge a stifling status quo.
Full summary
The whole story of Lajja, scene by scene
Lajja Box Office
Lajja grossed $871,706 worldwide. $376,000 came from the US and Canada and $495,706 (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$871.7K
- US & Canada
- $376K
- International
- $495.7K
Lajja Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lajja.
How Well Do You Know Lajja?
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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Who plays the role of Vaidehi, the wife who faces abuse and later becomes a symbol of resistance?
Lajja Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “羞耻” and “Lajja - Die Schande”.
- Also known as
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- 羞耻
- Lajja - Die Schande
- Firari / Lajja
- Беглянка
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Lajja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Lajja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lajja?
Lajja runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
When was Lajja released?
Lajja was released on September 19, 2001.
Who directed Lajja?
Lajja was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
More films by Rajkumar Santoshi Who is in the cast of Lajja?
Lajja stars Jackie Shroff as Raghu, Manisha Koirala as Vaidehi and Madhuri Dixit as Janki, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Lajja make at the box office?
Lajja grossed $871,706 worldwide ($376,000 domestic, $495,706 international).
Does Lajja have a post-credit scene?
No. Lajja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lajja in?
The original language of Lajja is Hindi.
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