Munimji (1955): Cast & Plot
Munimji is a 1955 romantic comedy directed by Subodh Mukherji, starring Dev Anand, Nirupa Roy and Pran Sikand. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 43m (163 min)
- Director
- Subodh Mukherji
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Filmistan Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Munimji About?
The premise of Munimji without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Roopa enjoys a privileged life with her widowed father, Captain Suresh, and brother Shekhar. Upon returning from abroad she learns she is expected to marry Ratan, the son of Suresh’s close friend. Her plans are upended when she encounters the charming Raj, and the two instantly fall in love, prompting a conflict between duty and desire.
Munimji Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- love
- robber
- masked man
- clerk
- mother son relationship
- birthday
- flashback
- switched at birth
- extramarital affair
- neglected child
- rear projection
- driving a car
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- forest
- elephant
- monkey
- disguise
- car crash
- fake identity
- snake bite
- title spoken by character
Munimji Cast
Dev Anand leads the cast, with Nirupa Roy and Pran Sikand. Directed by Subodh Mukherji; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Subodh Mukherji
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Munimji Plot Summary
What happens in Munimji 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
The film features Dev Anand, Nirupa Roy, Pran Sikand, Nalini Jaywant, Ameeta, Prabhu Dayal, Kanu Roy, and S.L. Puri in a tale of love, loyalty, and danger.
Roopa leads a luxurious life with her widowed father, Captain Suresh, and her brother Shekhar. After returning from abroad, she learns that she is being prepared to marry her betrothed, Ratan, the son of a close family friend. The arrangement seems secure until she Meets a handsome stranger named Raj, and the spark between them quickly grows into a forbidden romance that unsettles the order of Roopa’s world.
Full summary
The whole story of Munimji, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Munimji?
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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Which actor plays the role of Raj, the handsome stranger who enters Roopa's life?
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Munimji FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Munimji, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Munimji?
Munimji runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
When was Munimji released?
Munimji was released in 1955.
Who directed Munimji?
Munimji was directed by Subodh Mukherji.
More films by Subodh Mukherji Who is in the cast of Munimji?
Munimji stars Dev Anand, Nirupa Roy and Pran Sikand, among 8 credited actors.
Does Munimji have a post-credit scene?
No. Munimji has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Munimji in?
The original language of Munimji is Hindi.
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