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Hindi CINEMA · 1969
Chirag
चिराग
Overview
When Ajay (Sunil Dutt) meets Asha (Asha Parekh), he mistakenly believes she's wealthy. The fact that she's not, however, doesn't prevent him from becoming smitten, and the couple soon marries with the full blessings of Ajay's family. Poverty is one thing, though, and childlessness quite another -- which Asha finds out the hard way. When she fails to produce an heir for the clan posthaste, her mother-in-law begins a search for her replacement.
A closer look
Chirag (1969) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Raj Khosla. The cast includes Asha Parekh, Sunil Dutt, Om Prakash, Sulochana Latkar. Runtime: 150 minutes.
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Chirag FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Chirag?
Chirag is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Chirag?
Our source metadata lists 31 January 1969. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Chirag?
The listed director is Raj Khosla.
Who is in the cast of Chirag?
The available cast credits include Asha Parekh, Sunil Dutt, Om Prakash, Sulochana Latkar, Lalita Pawar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Chirag?
The recorded runtime is 150 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Chirag?
The original title in our source data is चिराग. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Chirag about?
When Ajay (Sunil Dutt) meets Asha (Asha Parekh), he mistakenly believes she's wealthy. The fact that she's not, however, doesn't prevent him from becoming smitten, and the couple soon marries with the full blessings of Ajay's family. Poverty is one thing, though, and childlessness quite another -- which Asha finds out the hard way. When she fails to produce an heir for the clan posthaste, her mother-in-law begins a search for her replacement.
