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Naram Garam (1981): Cast & Plot

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Naram Garam is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, starring Amol Palekar as Ramprasad, Swaroop Sampat and Utpal Dutt. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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Naram Garam (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Hindi
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The story

What Is Naram Garam About?

The premise of Naram Garam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ramprasad, a poor office employee, shelters his beloved Kusum and her father in his boss’s home. When his boss and other suitors begin pursuing Kusum, Ramprasad fights to keep his superiors from marrying her. His desperate attempts spark misunderstandings and confrontations, as both sides scheme to secure the marriage to raise their status.

Naram Garam Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Naram Garam Cast & Characters

Amol Palekar leads the cast as Ramprasad, with Swaroop Sampat as Kusum / Kusi and Utpal Dutt as Bhavani Shankar Bajpai. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hrishikesh Mukherjee

More films directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee: Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Jhoothi, Kissi Se Na Kehna and Rang Birangi.

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Plot

Naram Garam Plot Summary

What happens in Naram Garam 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

Naram Garam follows Kusum and her father as they lose their home after debts owed to a local moneylender push them to the street. They are taken in by Ramprasad, a kindhearted man who is in love with Kusum and steps in to provide shelter and protection, crafting a fragile new arrangement from the shadows.

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The whole story of Naram Garam, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Naram Garam?

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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Naram Garam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Naram Garam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Naram Garam?

Naram Garam runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was Naram Garam released?

Naram Garam was released on February 28, 1981.

Who directed Naram Garam?

Naram Garam was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.

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Who is in the cast of Naram Garam?

Naram Garam stars Amol Palekar as Ramprasad, Swaroop Sampat as Kusum / Kusi and Utpal Dutt as Bhavani Shankar Bajpai, among 13 credited actors.

Does Naram Garam have a post-credit scene?

No. Naram Garam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Naram Garam in?

The original language of Naram Garam is Hindi.

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