Janam
Synopsis
A young man decides to be a film director against the wishes of his family. Even after witnessing his father's downfall in the film industry, he doesn't give up on his dream. His love interest further separates him from the family. Without losing hope, he goes on to direct his autobiographical film 'Aathmakatha'. Will the success of the film reunite him with his lost soul and family?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahesh Bhatt, Suraj Sanim
- Original Score
- Ajit Verman
- Original Title
- Janam
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mudra Videotech
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt, Suraj Sanim
Ajit Verman
Renu Saluja
Department Leadership Roster
Mahesh Bhatt
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Writer
Renu Saluja
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Frequently Asked Questions About Janam
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What is Janam about?
A young man decides to be a film director against the wishes of his family. Even after witnessing his father's downfall in the film industry, he doesn't give up on his dream. His love interest further separates him from the family. Without losing hope, he goes on to direct his autobiographical film 'Aathmakatha'. Will the success of the film reunite him with his lost soul and family?
Who directed Janam?
Janam was directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
Who stars in Janam?
The principal cast of Janam includes Kumar Gaurav, Anupam Kher, Shernaz Patel, Kitu Gidwani, Anita Kanwar.
When was Janam released and how long is it?
Janam was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Janam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Janam was composed by Ajit Verman.