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Romantic drama

Prem Rog (1982): Cast & Plot

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Prem Rog is a 1982 romantic drama directed by Raj Kapoor, starring Padmini Kolhapure as Manorama, Rishi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes.

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Prem Rog (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 52m (172 min)
Director
Raj Kapoor
Genres
Romance , Drama , Music
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prem Rog About?

The premise of Prem Rog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Manorama, the daughter of a wealthy, orthodox family, is wed against her wishes, leaving her childhood friend Deodhar—who harbors a hidden love for her—devastated. After a tragic event strikes her and the rigid customs appear unjust, Deodhar resolves to confront the tradition and fight for what is right, risking everything for her.

Prem Rog Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • family relationships
  • daughter
  • married
  • secret
  • friend
  • love
  • tradition
  • hindu
  • arranged marriage
  • car crash
  • melodrama
  • accidental death
+6 more
  • tragic event
  • tea
  • sister in law sister in law relationship
  • sexual assault
  • rape
  • death of fiance
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Cast & crew

Prem Rog Cast & Characters

Padmini Kolhapure leads the cast as Manorama, with Rishi Kapoor as Devdhar 'Dev' and Shammi Kapoor as Bade Raja Thakur. Directed by Raj Kapoor; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Prem Rog

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From the director

More from Raj Kapoor

More films directed by Raj Kapoor: Sudhandhiram, Anantha Poongattre…, Aval Varuvala and Vallal.

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Plot

Prem Rog Plot Summary

What happens in Prem Rog 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

Devdhar is a poor orphan whose childhood is inseparably linked to a magnetic friendship with Manorama, the only niece of the wealthy and powerful Bade Thakur and daughter of Virender Singh, known in the village as Chhote Thakur, who shares a secret affair with Chamiya. When the kind-hearted Thakur helps Devdhar travel to the city for higher studies, there seems to be a sliver of opportunity for a brighter future. Eight years pass, and Devdhar returns to his village to find Manorama grown into a young woman whose presence rekindles old memories. He loses his heart all over again, cherishing a hope that she might feel the same, yet Manorama’s feelings aren’t immediately aligned with his longing.

Full summary

The whole story of Prem Rog, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Prem Rog?

9 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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Who is the poor orphan protagonist who falls in love with Manorama?

Details

Prem Rog Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “სიყვარულის სენი” and “Любовный недуг”.

Also known as
  • სიყვარულის სენი
  • Любовный недуг

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FAQ

Prem Rog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Prem Rog?

Prem Rog runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).

When was Prem Rog released?

Prem Rog was released on July 30, 1982.

Who directed Prem Rog?

Prem Rog was directed by Raj Kapoor.

More films by Raj Kapoor

Who is in the cast of Prem Rog?

Prem Rog stars Padmini Kolhapure as Manorama, Rishi Kapoor as Devdhar 'Dev' and Shammi Kapoor as Bade Raja Thakur, among 17 credited actors.

Does Prem Rog have a post-credit scene?

No. Prem Rog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Prem Rog in?

The original language of Prem Rog is Hindi.

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