Shehnai
Synopsis
Story of Military commitment by a military wife, Shobha (Calcutta, 1942) played by Nirupa Roy, who in spite of losing her husband to the Air Force and World War 2, despite hardships, carrying the family legacy forward, educates her only son Deepak (played by Biswajeet) to join the Air Force. Deepak also shows firm commitment to his vocation and legacy when forced into taking a decision to choose between his lady love, Preeti (played by Rajshree) and his Air Force Service, by Preeti's parents who fear that Air Force service will endanger his life. Preeti too, opts to serve the Red Cross so that she could be with Deepak.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S.D. Narang
- Original Title
- Shehnai
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Narang Films
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S.D. Narang
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shehnai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shehnai about?
Story of Military commitment by a military wife, Shobha (Calcutta, 1942) played by Nirupa Roy, who in spite of losing her husband to the Air Force and World War 2, despite hardships, carrying the family legacy forward, educates her only son Deepak (played by Biswajeet) to join the Air Force. Deepak also shows firm commitment to his vocation and legacy when forced into taking a decision to choose between his lady love, Preeti (played by Rajshree) and his Air Force Service, by Preeti's parents who fear that Air Force service will endanger his life. Preeti too, opts to serve the Red Cross so that she could be with Deepak.
Who directed Shehnai?
Shehnai was directed by S.D. Narang.
Who stars in Shehnai?
The principal cast of Shehnai includes Biswajeet Chatterjee, Rajshree, Nirupa Roy, Rehman, Parveen Choudhary.
When was Shehnai released and how long is it?
Shehnai was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.