Sharada (1957): Cast & Plot
Sharada is a 1957 romantic drama directed by L. V. Prasad, starring Meena Kumari as Sharada Ram Sharan, Raj Kapoor and Raj Mehra. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- L. V. Prasad
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sharada About?
The premise of Sharada without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Shekhar (Raj Kapoor) falls in love with the stunning Sharada (Meena Kumari) and asks her to wait while he travels abroad for business. After his plane crashes, believing him dead, Sharada seeks solace with a kind stranger, unaware that he is Shekhar’s widowed father (Raj Mehra). Shekhar survives, returns home, and is shocked to find Sharada now living as his father’s wife.
Sharada Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- father son relationship
- heartbreak
- alcoholic
- stepmother stepson relationship
- accident
- remake
- character name in title
Sharada Cast & Characters
Meena Kumari leads the cast as Sharada Ram Sharan, with Raj Kapoor as Chiranjeev/Shekhar and Raj Mehra as Kashiram. Directed by L. V. Prasad; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director L. V. Prasad
- Meena Kumari as Sharada Ram Sharan
- Raj Kapoor as Chiranjeev/Shekhar
- Raj Mehra as Kashiram
- Om Prakash as Mohan
Also Starring in Sharada
· 8 more- Shyama Chanchal
- Manorama Laajo
- Vinod Mehra Shekhar's Brother
- Agha Ganesh
- Rajan Haksar
- Anita Guha Padma
- Randhir
- Gope Hukamdas
More from L. V. Prasad
More films directed by L. V. Prasad: Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu and Missamma.
Sharada Plot Summary
What happens in Sharada from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chiranjeev/Shekhar Raj Kapoor is a wealthy young man who shares a comfortable life with his father, Kashiram Raj Mehra, and three siblings: two sisters (one of whom is dumb) and a younger brother. The opulent surroundings and family dynamics shape his days, mixing indulgence with the expectations that come with privilege. In this world of status and duty, a chance encounter sets a different course for his heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Sharada, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sharada?
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 plays the title role of Sharada in the film?
Sharada Also Known As
Also known as “შარადა”.
- Also known as
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- შარადა
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Sharada FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sharada, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sharada?
Sharada runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Sharada released?
Sharada was released on February 23, 1957.
Who directed Sharada?
Sharada was directed by L. V. Prasad.
More films by L. V. Prasad Who is in the cast of Sharada?
Sharada stars Meena Kumari as Sharada Ram Sharan, Raj Kapoor as Chiranjeev/Shekhar and Raj Mehra as Kashiram, among 12 credited actors.
Does Sharada have a post-credit scene?
No. Sharada has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sharada in?
The original language of Sharada is Hindi.
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