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Hindi CINEMA · 1981
Jyoti
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Overview
Sunanda will not hear of her son marrying a poor villager's daughter, and she convinces him that Gauri should get married to Govind. Although her father is opposed to his daughter marrying a senile man, Gauri accepts Govind and marries him. She finds out that she and Govind have no status in the household, which is run on the whims and fancies of Sunanda, her maid, Chintamani, and Niranjan. Niranjan is misguided by a dancer, Mallika, and Amirchand who are after his wealth. Gauri must now decide to have her own life or be chained down.
A closer look
Jyoti (1981) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The cast includes Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Ashok Kumar, Shashikala. Runtime: 144 minutes.
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Jyoti FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Jyoti?
Jyoti is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Jyoti?
Our source metadata lists 6 May 1981. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Jyoti?
The listed director is Pramod Chakravorty.
Who is in the cast of Jyoti?
The available cast credits include Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Ashok Kumar, Shashikala, Om Shivpuri. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Jyoti?
The recorded runtime is 144 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Jyoti?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Jyoti about?
Sunanda will not hear of her son marrying a poor villager's daughter, and she convinces him that Gauri should get married to Govind. Although her father is opposed to his daughter marrying a senile man, Gauri accepts Govind and marries him. She finds out that she and Govind have no status in the household, which is run on the whims and fancies of Sunanda, her maid, Chintamani, and Niranjan. Niranjan is misguided by a dancer, Mallika, and Amirchand who are after his wealth. Gauri must now decide to have her own life or be chained down.
