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Overview
Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) gets married to Raghuvir (Jackie Shroff), an NRI. Suffering the agony of an unhappy marriage, she decides to run away from him when she learns that she is pregnant and he wants to take the child away from her. In her pursuit for freedom, she meets Mythili (Mahima Chaudhury) a bride-to-be, Janaki (Madhuri Dixit) a theatre artist and Ramdulari (Rekha) a village midwife - all of whom are victims of male chauvinism. They however refuse to be put down and fight for their rights.
A closer look
Lajja (2001) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The cast includes Jackie Shroff, Rekha, Ajay Devgn, Manisha Koirala. Runtime: 185 minutes.
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Lajja FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Lajja?
Lajja is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Lajja?
Our source metadata lists 19 September 2001. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Lajja?
The listed director is Rajkumar Santoshi.
Who is in the cast of Lajja?
The available cast credits include Jackie Shroff, Rekha, Ajay Devgn, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhry. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Lajja?
The recorded runtime is 185 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Lajja?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Lajja?
The original title in our source data is लज्जा. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Lajja about?
Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) gets married to Raghuvir (Jackie Shroff), an NRI. Suffering the agony of an unhappy marriage, she decides to run away from him when she learns that she is pregnant and he wants to take the child away from her. In her pursuit for freedom, she meets Mythili (Mahima Chaudhury) a bride-to-be, Janaki (Madhuri Dixit) a theatre artist and Ramdulari (Rekha) a village midwife - all of whom are victims of male chauvinism. They however refuse to be put down and fight for their rights.
Is a trailer available for Lajja?
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