Kasauti
कसौटी
Synopsis
Sapna lives a simple life in the slums with her hard-working mother and her alcoholic step-father. One day she catches the eye of the wealthy smuggler Heera, who tries to seduce her, then sexually assaults her. Sapna is rescued by the young taxi driver Amit and the two fall in love, but vengeful Heera is not the only challenge to the couple's love.
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- Director
- Arabind Sen
- Original Title
- कसौटी
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
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Arabind Sen
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What is Kasauti about?
Sapna lives a simple life in the slums with her hard-working mother and her alcoholic step-father. One day she catches the eye of the wealthy smuggler Heera, who tries to seduce her, then sexually assaults her. Sapna is rescued by the young taxi driver Amit and the two fall in love, but vengeful Heera is not the only challenge to the couple's love.
Who directed Kasauti?
Kasauti was directed by Arabind Sen.
Who stars in Kasauti?
The principal cast of Kasauti includes Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Pran, Sonia Sahni, Ramesh Deo.
When was Kasauti released and how long is it?
Kasauti was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kasauti?
Kasauti holds official age classifications: IN: G.