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Hindi CINEMA · 1979

Jaani Dushman

1979-05-22154 min
RomanceMysteryActionHorror

Audience rating

7.1/10

Source: TMDB8 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Jwala Prasad is to marry the girl of his dreams. On the day of the marriage, she is dressed all in red, as is the tradition in India. Just before the wedding she slips off to meet her real lover. When Jwala finds out, be is so enraged at he turns into a monster and kills both the to-be bride and her male friend. The saga does not end here, and this monster continues to terrorize the region, first abducting brides dressed in red just before the wedding procession stops at a Mandir (temple).

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Jaani Dushman (1979) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Romance, Mystery, Action, Horror. Directed by Rajkumar Kohli. The cast includes Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra. Runtime: 154 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Sanjeev Kumar
Sanjeev KumarThakur (Shera's Father)
Portrait of Rekha
RekhaChampa
Portrait of Reena Roy
Reena RoyRaja / Reshma
Portrait of Sarika
SarikaBindiya
Portrait of Yogeeta Bali
Yogeeta BaliThakur's Bride
Portrait of Madan Puri
Madan PuriBlind Vaidji
Portrait of Amrish Puri
Amrish PuriKidnapper
Portrait of Shakti Kapoor
Shakti KapoorMan on Horse
Portrait of Jagdeep
JagdeepNathuram
Portrait of Mac Mohan
Mac MohanTaxi Driver
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Jaani Dushman FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Jaani Dushman?

Jaani Dushman is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Jaani Dushman?

Our source metadata lists 22 May 1979. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Jaani Dushman?

The listed director is Rajkumar Kohli.

Who is in the cast of Jaani Dushman?

The available cast credits include Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra, Rekha. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Jaani Dushman?

The recorded runtime is 154 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Jaani Dushman?

The source lists these genres: Romance, Mystery, Action, Horror.

What is Jaani Dushman about?

Jwala Prasad is to marry the girl of his dreams. On the day of the marriage, she is dressed all in red, as is the tradition in India. Just before the wedding she slips off to meet her real lover. When Jwala finds out, be is so enraged at he turns into a monster and kills both the to-be bride and her male friend. The saga does not end here, and this monster continues to terrorize the region, first abducting brides dressed in red just before the wedding procession stops at a Mandir (temple).