Naseeb (1981): Cast & Plot
Naseeb is a 1981 drama directed by Manmohan Desai, starring Pran Sikand as Namdev, Kader Khan and Amjad Khan. It runs 3 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 17m (197 min)
- Director
- Manmohan Desai
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- M.K.D. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Naseeb About?
The premise of Naseeb without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film opens with a lottery ticket that sparks the story of fate. A drunken patron, unable to settle his restaurant bill, swaps his newly bought ticket with a waiter. That simple exchange sets off a chain of events that weave together love, friendship, sacrifice, deceit, revenge and ultimately examine the power of destiny.
Naseeb Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- waiter
- lottery
- hotel
- destiny
- party
- film star
- cameo appearance
- kabaddi
- love quadrangle
- fire
- frame up
- singer
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- friendship
- song and dance
- escape
- motorcycle
- caught in a net
- false accusation
- innocence
- murder
- fight
- traitor
Naseeb Cast & Characters
Pran Sikand leads the cast as Namdev, with Kader Khan as Raghu (Raghuvir) and Amjad Khan as Damu (Damodar). Directed by Manmohan Desai; 61 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manmohan Desai
- Pran Sikand as Namdev
- Kader Khan as Raghu (Raghuvir)
- Amjad Khan as Damu (Damodar)
- Jagdish Raj as Jaggi
Also Starring in Naseeb
· 57 more- Shatrughan Sinha Vicky
- Amitabh Bachchan John Jaani Janardhan
- Hema Malini Asha
- Reena Roy Julie
- Rishi Kapoor Sunny
- Kim Kim
- Amrish Puri Don
- Lalita Pawar Mrs. Gomes
- Shakti Kapoor Ashok
- Waheeda Rehman Themselves
- Govardhan Asrani Themselves
- Prem Chopra Raghu's eldest son
- Dharmendra Themselves
- Satyendra Kapoor Lottery Winner
- Raj Kapoor Themselves
- Viju Khote Rodrigues
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- Rajesh Khanna Themselves
- Sharmila Tagore Themselves
- Om Shivpuri Mr. K.K.
- Shammi Kapoor Themselves
- Bindu Desai Themselves
- Birbal Cook
- Mukri Mehboob Bhai
- Keshto Mukherjee Ad Director
- Shubha Khote Ms. Prema
- Dinesh Hingoo
- Rakesh Roshan Themselves
- Jeevan Dhar Professor Prem
- Sunder Cook
- Dulari Malti
- Mohan Choti Themselves
- Mala Sinha Themselves
- Randhir Kapoor Themselves
- Simi Garewal Cameo Appearance
- Indrani Mukherjee Themselves
- Manik Irani Fighter
- Anees Bazmee Young Vicky
- Prema Narayan Themselves
- Guddi Maruti
- Manmauji Student
- Vijay Arora Themselves
- Dev Kumar Themselves
- Surendra Rahi Fighter's Assistant
- Yusuf Khan Zebisko
- Azaad Irani Rustom
- Sheetal Girl in parking garage
- Master Tito John
- Komilla Wirk Themselves
- Simple Kapadia Themselves
- Master Bhagwan Cook
- Saul George Pilot
- Maqsood Henchman
- Ekram Kashmiri Officer
- Ketan Desai
- Master Laddu Child
- Gulam Abbas Moontasir Fighter
- Jullian Zebisko's Henchman
Naseeb Plot Summary
What happens in Naseeb from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Naseeb unfolds as a sprawling tale of destiny and deception centered on a lottery ticket that travels from a debt-ridden man to a hotel empire, only to circle back through love, betrayal, and a fiery showdown.
Full summary
The whole story of Naseeb, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Naseeb?
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 portrays the character Johnny, the waiter who seeks the truth about his father's past?
Naseeb Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “命运” and “גורל”.
- Also known as
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- 命运
- גורל
- Kader / Kaderin Oyunu / Hayatin Kaderin Sans Oyunu / Naseeb, ბედი
- Судьба
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Naseeb FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Naseeb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Naseeb?
Naseeb runs 3 hours 17 minutes (197 minutes).
When was Naseeb released?
Naseeb was released on May 1, 1981.
Who directed Naseeb?
Naseeb was directed by Manmohan Desai.
More films by Manmohan Desai Who is in the cast of Naseeb?
Naseeb stars Pran Sikand as Namdev, Kader Khan as Raghu (Raghuvir) and Amjad Khan as Damu (Damodar), among 61 credited actors.
Does Naseeb have a post-credit scene?
No. Naseeb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Naseeb in?
The original language of Naseeb is Hindi.
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