Jadoo
Synopsis
Sundari is a stage dancer and singer, a flirt, quarrelsome, and generally up to no good. She meets with Havaldar Pritam, and both are attracted to each other. Circumstances force Pritam to arrest Sundari for viciously assaulting another woman, but he lets her escape, and is severely reprimanded by the Kotwal. Sundari feels sorry for him. She meets with the Kotwal and pleads with him to forgive Pritam, which he does. Pritam is grateful to Sundari for saving his career, and both continue to romance each other. What Pritam does not know that Sundari belongs to a gang of thieves, the leader of which is her long-time boyfriend, currently in prison, a notorious gangster by the name of Rahu.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdul Rashid Kardar
- Screenplay & Story
- S. N. Banerji, Shakeel Badayuni
- Original Score
- Naushad
- Original Title
- Jadoo
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Kardar Productions, Musical Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdul Rashid Kardar
S. N. Banerji, Shakeel Badayuni
Naushad
Department Leadership Roster
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jadoo.
Similar Titles to Jadoo
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.3
7.5
8.0
8.0
7.5
9.0
8.0
5.9
7.5
6.4
6.4
7.5
7.5
6.5
9.0
More Like Jadoo
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jadoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jadoo about?
Sundari is a stage dancer and singer, a flirt, quarrelsome, and generally up to no good. She meets with Havaldar Pritam, and both are attracted to each other. Circumstances force Pritam to arrest Sundari for viciously assaulting another woman, but he lets her escape, and is severely reprimanded by the Kotwal. Sundari feels sorry for him. She meets with the Kotwal and pleads with him to forgive Pritam, which he does. Pritam is grateful to Sundari for saving his career, and both continue to romance each other. What Pritam does not know that Sundari belongs to a gang of thieves, the leader of which is her long-time boyfriend, currently in prison, a notorious gangster by the name of Rahu.
Who directed Jadoo?
Jadoo was directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who stars in Jadoo?
The principal cast of Jadoo includes Nalini Jaywant, Suresh, Shyam Kumar, Ramesh, Eddie Billimoria.
When was Jadoo released and how long is it?
Jadoo was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Jadoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jadoo was composed by Naushad.