Ajanabee
Synopsis
Middle-classed young and dashing Rohit Kumar Saxena falls in love with wealthy and lovely Reshmi, and both decide to get married. Reshmi's dad, the wealthy Diwan Sardarilal is strongly opposed to this marriage, but relents when Reshmi refuses to marry anyone else. As a result, Rohit and Reshmi get married. Shortly after their marriage, Reshmi gets pregnant, news that is very well received. Then Reshmi enters a beauty pageant, and wins it - being crowned Miss India, with offers to travel abroad. Reshmi decides that she does not want the child now, but Rohit opposes this decision. Both quarrel, and separate, and Reshmi goes back to live with her dad. Shortly thereafter, Sardarilal sends a legal notice to Rohit asking for a divorce. Devastated, Rohit seeks employment, and finds it as a station master at a remote hill station. He meets with Reshmi and her dad, and is humiliated because he is poor.
Top Cast
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Rajesh Khanna
Rohit Kumar Saxena
Zeenat Aman
Reshmi R. Saxena
Prem Chopra
Moti Babu
Asrani
Chetan Kumar
Madan Puri
M M Puri
Yogeeta Bali
Sonia
Raj Mehra
Lawyer
Krishnakant
Lawyer
Manmohan
Sinha
Asit Sen
Lalit Babu
Chandrashekhar Vaidya
Badal
Leena Das
Bijli
Arpana Choudhary
Ruhi
Jankidas Mehra
Chowdhury Chacha
Ratan Gaurang
Ratan
Moolchand
Kaka
Hari Shivdasani
Diwan Sardarilal
Uma Dutt
Judge
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shakti Samanta
- Screenplay & Story
- Gulshan Nanda
- Original Score
- Rahul Dev Burman
- Original Title
- Ajanabee
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shakti Samanta
Gulshan Nanda, Akhtar Romani, Anand Bakshi
Rahul Dev Burman
Bijoy Chowdhary
Department Leadership Roster
Shakti Samanta
Director
Gulshan Nanda
Screenplay
Bijoy Chowdhary
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ajanabee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ajanabee about?
Middle-classed young and dashing Rohit Kumar Saxena falls in love with wealthy and lovely Reshmi, and both decide to get married. Reshmi's dad, the wealthy Diwan Sardarilal is strongly opposed to this marriage, but relents when Reshmi refuses to marry anyone else. As a result, Rohit and Reshmi get married. Shortly after their marriage, Reshmi gets pregnant, news that is very well received. Then Reshmi enters a beauty pageant, and wins it - being crowned Miss India, with offers to travel abroad. Reshmi decides that she does not want the child now, but Rohit opposes this decision. Both quarrel, and separate, and Reshmi goes back to live with her dad. Shortly thereafter, Sardarilal sends a legal notice to Rohit asking for a divorce. Devastated, Rohit seeks employment, and finds it as a station master at a remote hill station. He meets with Reshmi and her dad, and is humiliated because he is poor.
Who directed Ajanabee?
Ajanabee was directed by Shakti Samanta.
Who stars in Ajanabee?
The principal cast of Ajanabee includes Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Madan Puri.
When was Ajanabee released and how long is it?
Ajanabee was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Ajanabee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ajanabee was composed by Rahul Dev Burman.