Love Story (1981): Cast & Plot
Love Story is a 1981 romantic drama directed by Rahul Rawail, starring Rajendra Kumar as Vijay Mehra, Danny Denzongpa and Kumar Gaurav. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Love Story About?
The premise of Love Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Vijay falls deeply in love with Suman, yet she marries another man. Years later Vijay also finds a partner and builds his own family. When the next generation grows up, the children of the two couples unexpectedly meet, discover a mutual attraction, and experience a love that mirrors the bittersweet romance once missed by their parents.
Love Story Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- love
- forbidden love
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- elopement
- widower
- young love
- parental interference in romance
- on the run
Love Story Cast & Characters
Rajendra Kumar leads the cast as Vijay Mehra, with Danny Denzongpa as Ram Dogra and Kumar Gaurav as Bunty Mehra. Directed by Rahul Rawail; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rahul Rawail
- Rajendra Kumar as Vijay Mehra
- Danny Denzongpa as Ram Dogra
- Kumar Gaurav as Bunty Mehra
- Vijayata Pandit as Pinky Dogra
Also Starring in Love Story
· 1 more- Amjad Khan Sher Singh
More from Rahul Rawail
More films directed by Rahul Rawail: Buddha Mar Gaya, Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi, Arjun Pandit and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.
Love Story Plot Summary
What happens in Love Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vijay Mehra is a wealthy builder who loves Suman, while Ram Dogra, a dedicated civil engineer, also cherishes Suman. The two men were close friends since college, and their intertwined affections set the stage for a deep, unresolved tension. Over time, Vijay’s jealousy of the bond between Suman and Ram grows, driving him to part from Suman and marry another woman. In turn, Suman marries Ram, and life takes a tragic but hopeful turn: Vijay’s wife dies after giving birth to a baby boy, Bunty Mehra, while Suman and Ram welcome a daughter, Pinky Dogra.
Full summary
The whole story of Love Story, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Love Story?
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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Love Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Love Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Love Story?
Love Story runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Love Story released?
Love Story was released on February 27, 1981.
Who directed Love Story?
Love Story was directed by Rahul Rawail.
More films by Rahul Rawail Who is in the cast of Love Story?
Love Story stars Rajendra Kumar as Vijay Mehra, Danny Denzongpa as Ram Dogra and Kumar Gaurav as Bunty Mehra, among 5 credited actors.
Does Love Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Love Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Love Story in?
The original language of Love Story is Hindi.
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