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7.0 / 10(23 votes)IMDb19862h 18mIndia

Nagina

नगीना

Synopsis

The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 18, 1989

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harmesh Malhotra
Screenplay & Story
Ravi Kapoor
Original Score
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
Original Title
नगीना
Country of Origin
India
Spoken Languages
Hindi
Runtime
2h 18m
Production Studios
Emkay Enterprises

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harmesh Malhotra

Screenplay & Story

Ravi Kapoor, Jagmohan Kapoor, Achala Nagar

Original Score & Music

Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar

Producers

Harmesh Malhotra

Department Leadership Roster

Harmesh Malhotra

Harmesh Malhotra

Director

Ravi Kapoor

Screenplay

Harmesh Malhotra

Harmesh Malhotra

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

India (CBFC)UA

Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nagina

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nagina about?

The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.

Who directed Nagina?

Nagina was directed by Harmesh Malhotra.

Who stars in Nagina?

The principal cast of Nagina includes Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, Sushma Seth.

When was Nagina released and how long is it?

Nagina was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for Nagina?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nagina was composed by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Nagina?

Nagina holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).