Saathi (1968): Cast & Plot
Saathi is a 1968 drama directed by C. V. Sridhar, starring Rajendra Kumar as Dr. Ravi, Vyjayanthimala and Simi Garewal. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- C. V. Sridhar
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Venus Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saathi About?
The premise of Saathi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dr. Ravi returns from abroad as chief surgeon, pursuing cancer research while mourning his wife’s death and confronting blindness. He meets nurse Shanti, whose mother is ill; after a failed operation he marries her, defying mentor Kaka’s wish that he marry his daughter Rajni. They travel to Kashmir, cancel trips, focus research, leaving Shanti ill.
Saathi Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- research
- cancer
- doctor
- nurse
- sacrifice
- blind man
- remake
- loveless marriage
- patient
- presumed dead
- grief
- honeymoon
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- love triangle
- love
- death of mother
Saathi Cast & Characters
Rajendra Kumar leads the cast as Dr. Ravi, with Vyjayanthimala as Shanti and Simi Garewal as Rajni. Directed by C. V. Sridhar; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director C. V. Sridhar
- Rajendra Kumar as Dr. Ravi
- Vyjayanthimala as Shanti
- Simi Garewal as Rajni
- David Abraham Cheulkar as Head Doctor
Also Starring in Saathi
· 10 more- Rammohan Sharma Ravi's Colleague
- Shashi Kapoor Guest appearances
- Sanjeev Kumar Dr. Ashok
- D.K. Sapru Mr. Philips
- Pratima Devi Pratima Devi
- Veena Rajni's Mother
- Pahadi Sanyal
- Nanda
- Shabnam
- Radhakrishan Sadhuram
More from C. V. Sridhar
More films directed by C. V. Sridhar: Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu, Gehri Chaal, Sivandha Mann and Ooty Varai Uravu.
Saathi Plot Summary
What happens in Saathi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Ravi, Rajendra Kumar, returns from abroad and takes up the position of chief surgeon at a hospital. He meets Nurse Shanti, Vyjayanthimala, who lives a life of poverty with her ailing mother, and, moved by her condition, he arranges to operate, but tragically she passes away. A guilt-ridden Ravi marries Shanti, much to the chagrin of his mentor, Kaka, who had hoped that his daughter Rajni Simi Garewal would marry Ravi. The newlyweds journey to Jammu and Kashmir for their honeymoon and settle into a seemingly peaceful, harmonious life together. Yet their dreams of travel are interrupted when the hospital’s head doctor, David Abraham Cheulkar, pressures Ravi to concentrate on cancer research instead.
Full summary
The whole story of Saathi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Saathi?
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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After returning from abroad, what position does Dr. Ravi take up?
Saathi Also Known As
Also known as “Партнер”.
- Also known as
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- Партнер
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Saathi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saathi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saathi?
Saathi runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Saathi released?
Saathi was released on January 17, 1968.
Who directed Saathi?
Saathi was directed by C. V. Sridhar.
More films by C. V. Sridhar Who is in the cast of Saathi?
Saathi stars Rajendra Kumar as Dr. Ravi, Vyjayanthimala as Shanti and Simi Garewal as Rajni, among 14 credited actors.
Does Saathi have a post-credit scene?
No. Saathi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saathi in?
The original language of Saathi is Hindi.
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