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Overview
The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.
A closer look
Nagina (1986) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance. Directed by Harmesh Malhotra. The cast includes Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri. Runtime: 138 minutes.
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Nagina FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Nagina?
Nagina is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Nagina?
Our source metadata lists 15 October 1986. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Nagina?
The listed director is Harmesh Malhotra.
Who is in the cast of Nagina?
The available cast credits include Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, Sushma Seth. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Nagina?
The recorded runtime is 138 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Nagina?
The source lists these genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance.
What is the original title of Nagina?
The original title in our source data is नगीना. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Nagina about?
The story follows Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra (Ichchadhari Naagin) who marries a civilian, Rajiv, to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. Rajiv, who comes from a wealthy family, returns to India after studying in London. His mother wants him to marry Vijaya Singh, but he falls in love with Rajni, an orphan. His mother initially opposes the marriage but later agrees. Their happiness is disrupted when Bhairon Nath, a sadhu with the ability to control snakes, arrives and reveals that Rajni is actually a Naagin seeking revenge. Bhairon Nath has his own sinister motives—he wants to capture Rajni because she knows the location of a hidden Mani, a sacred jewel that would grant him immense power. A dramatic battle ensues, leading to Bhairon Nath’s defeat, and Rajiv and Rajni live happily ever after.
Is a trailer available for Nagina?
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