Daaera
दायरा
Synopsis
The narrative deals with the dreams and aspiration of a 16-old-girl, Sheetal (Meena Kumari) caught in the vortex of uncertainty and morality. Desperate for engagement with her neighbour, Shravan (Nasir Khan) who is equally drawn towards her but she is forced into meaningless wedlock with a sick old man.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kamal Amrohi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamal Amrohi
- Original Score
- Jamal Sen
- Original Title
- दायरा
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kamal Amrohi
Kamal Amrohi
Jamal Sen
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Kamal Amrohi
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Kamal Amrohi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daaera
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What is Daaera about?
The narrative deals with the dreams and aspiration of a 16-old-girl, Sheetal (Meena Kumari) caught in the vortex of uncertainty and morality. Desperate for engagement with her neighbour, Shravan (Nasir Khan) who is equally drawn towards her but she is forced into meaningless wedlock with a sick old man.
Who directed Daaera?
Daaera was directed by Kamal Amrohi.
Who stars in Daaera?
The principal cast of Daaera includes Meena Kumari, Nasir Khan, Nana Palsikar, Pratima Devi, Roopmala.
When was Daaera released and how long is it?
Daaera was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Daaera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daaera was composed by Jamal Sen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daaera?
Daaera holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).