Rajput (1982): Cast & Plot
Rajput is a 1982 romantic action film directed by Vijay Anand, starring Iftekhar as Ram Avtaar Singh, Rajesh Khanna and Om Shivpuri. It runs 2 hours 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 51m (171 min)
- Director
- Vijay Anand
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rajput About?
The premise of Rajput without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the Indian government orders his kingdom’s surrender, the Maharaja cannot cope and takes his own life. His son Jaipal assumes the throne, rebels and refuses to relinquish the title and lands. Amid this turmoil, Police Superintendent Dhirendra Singh assumes his duties.
Rajput Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- bandit
- marriage
- love
- revenge
- attempted kidnapping
- misunderstanding
- mistress
- family feud
- feud
- baby
- horseback riding
- horse
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- rape
- premarital sex
- love triangle
- one word title
- death of father
- title spoken by character
Rajput Cast & Characters
Iftekhar leads the cast as Ram Avtaar Singh, with Rajesh Khanna as Dhirendra Singh and Om Shivpuri as Thakur Sangram Singh. Directed by Vijay Anand; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vijay Anand
- Iftekhar as Ram Avtaar Singh
- Rajesh Khanna as Dhirendra Singh
- Om Shivpuri as Thakur Sangram Singh
- Ranjeet Bedi as Jaipal Singh
Also Starring in Rajput
· 5 more- Hema Malini Janki
- Dharmendra Manu
- Vinod Khanna Bhanu
- Ranjeeta Kaur Kamli
- Tina Munim Jaya
More from Vijay Anand
More films directed by Vijay Anand: Dagaalty, Ram Balram, Black Mail and Johny Mera Naam.
Rajput Plot Summary
What happens in Rajput from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An amendment in independent India reshapes the old order, stripping kingdoms of their rulers and forcing royal lines to adapt to a new reality. In one such province, Jaipal Singh, Ranjeet Bedi, clings to power, continuing to rule as king and compelling the people to pay taxes. The city streets stir with protests, and among the dissenters is Police Inspector Dhirendra Singh, Rajesh Khanna, whose sense of duty drives him to challenge the oppressive regime. His parents, aiming to secure a future for him, arrange his marriage with Janki, Hema Malini, the daughter of Dhirendra’s father’s childhood friend, a match meant to stabilize a troubled land.
Full summary
The whole story of Rajput, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rajput?
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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Who portrayed Police Inspector Dhirendra Singh in the film?
Rajput Also Known As
Also known as “Раджпут”.
- Also known as
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- Раджпут
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Rajput FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rajput, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rajput?
Rajput runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
When was Rajput released?
Rajput was released on April 16, 1982.
Who directed Rajput?
Rajput was directed by Vijay Anand.
More films by Vijay Anand Who is in the cast of Rajput?
Rajput stars Iftekhar as Ram Avtaar Singh, Rajesh Khanna as Dhirendra Singh and Om Shivpuri as Thakur Sangram Singh, among 9 credited actors.
Does Rajput have a post-credit scene?
No. Rajput has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rajput in?
The original language of Rajput is Hindi.
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