Kaajal

Dec 9, 1965

2h 50m

★ 3.0

Overview

Raised by a kind matriarch, Madhavi (Meena Kumari) shares a close bond with her foster brother Rajesh (Dharmendra). When Rajesh marries the insecure Bhanu (Padmini), Madhavi faces false accusations and attempts suicide. Rescued by Moti (Raaj Kumar), she marries him, only to discover his manipulative and exploitative true nature, leaving her trapped in a life of further sorrow.

Genres

Music

Romance

Production Companies

Famous Cine Laboratories & Studios

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Cast

Madhavi

Meena Kumari

Rajesh

Dharmendra

Bhanu

Padmini

Moti

Raaj Kumar

Courtesan

Helen

Rani Maa

Durga Khote

Jharna

Mumtaz Askari

Amba

Tun Tun

Bhoola

Mehmood

Mr. Saxena

Gajanan Jagirdar

Kalicharan

Ramayan Tiwari

Kaushal

Sailesh Kumar

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