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Hindi CINEMA · 1976
Mehbooba
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Overview
A singer by profession, Suraj gets stranded in resthouse in the coutnryside during a rainstorm. While there he experiences ununsual feelings, as if he has been there before. He feels himself transported to another time and era, to another birth, and drawn to a woman named Ratna. He is unable to leave this experience behind him, and decides to find out what this means. He discovers that in his past life he was a Chief Singer in the emperor's court, his name was Prakash and he had fallen in love with a courtesan named Ratna, much to the chargin and anger of his family and the emperor's and his officials. They are tragically separated. He subsequently comes across a portrait of Ratna, and shortly after he meets a gypsy, Jhumri who looks exactly like Ratna. Soon Jhumri is also able to recollect her past life, and her love for Prakash.
A closer look
Mehbooba (1976) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Shakti Samanta. The cast includes Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Prem Chopra, Asrani. Runtime: 134 minutes.
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Mehbooba FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mehbooba?
Mehbooba is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mehbooba?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1976. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mehbooba?
The listed director is Shakti Samanta.
Who is in the cast of Mehbooba?
The available cast credits include Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Madan Puri. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Mehbooba?
The recorded runtime is 134 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Mehbooba about?
A singer by profession, Suraj gets stranded in resthouse in the coutnryside during a rainstorm. While there he experiences ununsual feelings, as if he has been there before. He feels himself transported to another time and era, to another birth, and drawn to a woman named Ratna. He is unable to leave this experience behind him, and decides to find out what this means. He discovers that in his past life he was a Chief Singer in the emperor's court, his name was Prakash and he had fallen in love with a courtesan named Ratna, much to the chargin and anger of his family and the emperor's and his officials. They are tragically separated. He subsequently comes across a portrait of Ratna, and shortly after he meets a gypsy, Jhumri who looks exactly like Ratna. Soon Jhumri is also able to recollect her past life, and her love for Prakash.
