Purnima
Synopsis
A woman named Purnima (Meena Kumari) is forced to marry a wealthy man, leaving her true love Prakash (Dharmendra) to marry another. When tragedy strikes both families, Purnima and Prakash reunite, but a hidden past and familial jealousy threaten to tear them apart again, forcing Purnima to make an impossible choice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Narendra Suri
- Screenplay & Story
- Pandit Indra
- Original Title
- Purnima
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Roopkala Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Narendra Suri
Pandit Indra
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Narendra Suri
Director
Pandit Indra
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purnima
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What is Purnima about?
A woman named Purnima (Meena Kumari) is forced to marry a wealthy man, leaving her true love Prakash (Dharmendra) to marry another. When tragedy strikes both families, Purnima and Prakash reunite, but a hidden past and familial jealousy threaten to tear them apart again, forcing Purnima to make an impossible choice.
Who directed Purnima?
Purnima was directed by Narendra Suri.
Who stars in Purnima?
The principal cast of Purnima includes Dharmendra, Meena Kumari, Mehmood, Anita Guha, Durga Khote.
When was Purnima released and how long is it?
Purnima was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.