Kaajal
Synopsis
Raised by a kind matriarch, Madhavi (Meena Kumari) shares a close bond with her foster brother Rajesh (Dharmendra). When Rajesh marries the insecure Bhanu (Padmini), Madhavi faces false accusations and attempts suicide. Rescued by Moti (Raaj Kumar), she marries him, only to discover his manipulative and exploitative true nature, leaving her trapped in a life of further sorrow.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ram Maheshwari
- Screenplay & Story
- Z. Hussain, Phani Majumdar
- Original Score
- Ravi
- Original Title
- Kaajal
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Cine Laboratories & Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ram Maheshwari
Z. Hussain, Phani Majumdar, Kidar Nath Sharma, Gulshan Nanda
Ravi
Department Leadership Roster
Ram Maheshwari
Director
Z. Hussain
Screenplay
Phani Majumdar
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaajal
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What is Kaajal about?
Raised by a kind matriarch, Madhavi (Meena Kumari) shares a close bond with her foster brother Rajesh (Dharmendra). When Rajesh marries the insecure Bhanu (Padmini), Madhavi faces false accusations and attempts suicide. Rescued by Moti (Raaj Kumar), she marries him, only to discover his manipulative and exploitative true nature, leaving her trapped in a life of further sorrow.
Who directed Kaajal?
Kaajal was directed by Ram Maheshwari.
Who stars in Kaajal?
The principal cast of Kaajal includes Meena Kumari, Dharmendra, Padmini, Raaj Kumar, Helen.
When was Kaajal released and how long is it?
Kaajal was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Kaajal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kaajal was composed by Ravi.