Samundar (1986): Cast & Plot
Samundar is a 1986 romantic crime film directed by Rahul Rawail, starring Anupam Kher as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar, Navin Nischol and Paresh Rawal. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Samundar About?
The premise of Samundar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Honest police officer Surajbhan pressures Rajeshwar Nath to hand over documents that could expose Raiszada Narsingh as a violent criminal. Learning this through his henchman Hansukh, Raiszada murders Surajbhan and frames Rajeshwar for the crime. Years later, Surajbhan’s son Ajit, raised by Raiszada, seeks out the now‑renamed Girija Shankar to avenge his father’s death.
Samundar Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- woman in a shower
- police inspector
- murder
- smuggler
- bikini
- soap
- framed for murder
Samundar Cast & Characters
Anupam Kher leads the cast as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar, with Navin Nischol as Surajbhan and Paresh Rawal as Hansukh. Directed by Rahul Rawail; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rahul Rawail
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Anupam Kher as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar - Navin Nischol as Surajbhan
- Paresh Rawal as Hansukh
- Sunny Deol as Ajit
Also Starring in Samundar
· 7 more- Amrish Puri Raizada Narsingh
- Anjana Mumtaz Mrs. Rajeshwar Nath
- Poonam Dhillon Anjali
- Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat Navy Officer
- Manik Irani Manek
- Ghanshyam Rohera Bartender
- Baby Guddu Roma 'Guddu'
More from Rahul Rawail
More films directed by Rahul Rawail: Buddha Mar Gaya, Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi, Arjun Pandit and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.
Samundar Plot Summary
What happens in Samundar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Surajbhan, an upright police officer, dedicates himself to bringing down the ruthless smuggler Raizada Narsingh and his cold-blooded lieutenant Hansukh. When a brutal murder shakes the force, the criminal mastermind uses the carnage to pin the crime on Rajeshwar Nath, flipping the case and planting a dangerous lie that reverberates through the lives of everyone involved.
To seal his control, Raizada Narsingh abducts Surajbhan’s young son, Ajit, and raises him with a single, corrosive aim: to hate the man he believes killed his father. Ajit is groomed to see the world through a lens of vengeance, his heart and loyalty steered toward a route that hones his strength and resolve, even as the truth remains hidden behind a carefully constructed façade.
Full summary
The whole story of Samundar, scene by scene
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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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Samundar Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “爱情雄海” and “Okyanus / Samundar, ოკეანე”.
- Also known as
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- 爱情雄海
- Okyanus / Samundar, ოკეანე
- Океан
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Samundar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Samundar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Samundar?
Samundar runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Samundar released?
Samundar was released on September 3, 1986.
Who directed Samundar?
Samundar was directed by Rahul Rawail.
More films by Rahul Rawail Who is in the cast of Samundar?
Samundar stars Anupam Kher as Rajeshwar Nath / Girija Shankar, Navin Nischol as Surajbhan and Paresh Rawal as Hansukh, among 11 credited actors.
Does Samundar have a post-credit scene?
No. Samundar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Samundar in?
The original language of Samundar is Hindi.
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