Masoom (1983): Cast & Plot
Masoom is a 1983 family drama directed by Shekhar Kapur, starring Urmila Matondkar as Pinky D. Malhotra, Aradhana and Jugal Hansraj. It is based on Man, Woman and Child by Erich Segal. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Krsna Films Unit
- Based on
- Man, Woman and Child by Erich Segal
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Masoom About?
The premise of Masoom without spoilers, adapted from Man, Woman and Child by Erich Segal. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
D.K. lives with wife Indu and daughters Pinky and Minni. A phone call brings home Rahul, a schoolboy, his son from Bhavana. Indu is shocked; the girls accept him, yet he feels unwelcome. D.K. sends him to a boarding school in Nainital, where Rahul learns his true parentage. His disappearance forces the family to face love, guilt and changed bonds.
Masoom Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- family relationships
- illegitimate son
- infidelity
- father son relationship
Masoom Cast & Characters
Urmila Matondkar leads the cast as Pinky D. Malhotra, with Aradhana as Minni D. Malhotra and Jugal Hansraj as Rahul D. Malhotra. Directed by Shekhar Kapur; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Shekhar Kapur
- Urmila Matondkar as Pinky D. Malhotra
- Aradhana as Minni D. Malhotra
- Jugal Hansraj as Rahul D. Malhotra
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Shabana Azmi as Indu D. Malhotra
Also Starring in Masoom
· 6 more- Naseeruddin Shah D.K. Malhotra (DK)
- Supriya Pathak Bhavna
- P. Jairaj Master Ji
- Saeed Jaffrey Suri
- Satish Kaushik Tiwari
- Tanuja Samarth Chanda
More from Shekhar Kapur
More films directed by Shekhar Kapur, best-rated first: Elizabeth, What's Love Got to Do with It?, The Four Feathers and Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Masoom Plot Summary
What happens in Masoom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Indu D. Malhotra, Shabana Azmi, and her husband D.K. Malhotra, Naseeruddin Shah, share a peaceful, affectionate life in Delhi with their two daughters, Pinky Urmila Matondkar and Minni Aradhana. Their days flow with quiet routines, warm moments, and a sense of contentment that seems to define their family—until a hidden truth fractures the calm and tests the strength of their bonds.
Full summary
The whole story of Masoom, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Masoom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of D.K. Malhotra's son from his past?
Cars in Masoom
8 cars on screen, including the 1975 Fiat 131 S Mirafiori and the Bedford CA Ambulance Mk3.
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1975 Fiat 131 S Mirafiori Important role -
Bedford CA Ambulance Mk3 Minor role -
Hindustan Ambassador Minor role -
Premier Padmini Minor role
Masoom Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “苦难的人生” and “Необдуманный шаг”.
- Also known as
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- 苦难的人生
- Необдуманный шаг
- Необдуманий крок
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Masoom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Masoom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Masoom?
Masoom runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Masoom released?
Masoom was released on January 10, 1983.
Who directed Masoom?
Masoom was directed by Shekhar Kapur.
More films by Shekhar Kapur Who is in the cast of Masoom?
Masoom stars Urmila Matondkar as Pinky D. Malhotra, Aradhana as Minni D. Malhotra and Jugal Hansraj as Rahul D. Malhotra, among 10 credited actors.
Is Masoom based on a book?
Yes. Masoom is adapted from Man, Woman and Child by Erich Segal.
Does Masoom have a post-credit scene?
No. Masoom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Masoom in?
The original language of Masoom is Hindi.
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