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Hindi CINEMA · 1978

Besharam

1978-04-14139 min
DramaThriller

Audience rating

5.0/10

Source: TMDB1 votes

THE STORY

Overview

In order to prevent honest Ramchandra from being elected as Mayor, Digvijay Singh alias Dharamdas sets his men upon him, his son, Ram Kumar, and his wife, all in vain, as Ramchandra wins. Shortly after his election, Ramchandra is framed and is forced to quit office after a scandal, and he hangs himself. Ram, his mom, and his sister, Chanda, re-locate and are not heard from again. Then a young man, Prince Chandrashekar from Johanneburg, South Africa, surfaces, claims he is a multi-millionaire, and would like to go into business with Digvijay Singh. This Prince also meets with Digvijay's sister and friend, Renuka, and Manju respectively and has an on-going affair with both at the same time. Digvijay is not happy with what's going on, and he asks his men to investigate the background of this Prince, and what they find will change Digvijay's life forever.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Besharam (1978) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Thriller. Directed by Deven Verma. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Bindu, Amjad Khan. Runtime: 139 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Deven Verma
Deven VermaDirector
Portrait of Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh BachchanRam Kumar Chandra / Prince Chandrashekar
Portrait of Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila TagoreRenuka / Monica
Portrait of Bindu
BinduManju
Portrait of Amjad Khan
Amjad KhanDigvijay Singh / Dharamdas
Portrait of A.K. Hangal
A.K. HangalRamchandra
Portrait of Nirupa Roy
Nirupa RoyMrs. Ramchandra
Portrait of Iftekhar
IftekharPolice Commissioner
Portrait of Deven Verma
Deven VermaLaxman / Laxman's Father / Laxman's Mother
Portrait of Mohan Choti
Mohan ChotiRam's Friend
Portrait of Helen
HelenItem Dancer
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Besharam FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Besharam?

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

What release date is listed for Besharam?

Our source metadata lists 14 April 1978. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Besharam?

The listed director is Deven Verma.

Who is in the cast of Besharam?

The available cast credits include Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Bindu, Amjad Khan, Uma Dhawan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Besharam?

The recorded runtime is 139 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Besharam?

The source lists these genres: Drama, Thriller.

What is Besharam about?

In order to prevent honest Ramchandra from being elected as Mayor, Digvijay Singh alias Dharamdas sets his men upon him, his son, Ram Kumar, and his wife, all in vain, as Ramchandra wins. Shortly after his election, Ramchandra is framed and is forced to quit office after a scandal, and he hangs himself. Ram, his mom, and his sister, Chanda, re-locate and are not heard from again. Then a young man, Prince Chandrashekar from Johanneburg, South Africa, surfaces, claims he is a multi-millionaire, and would like to go into business with Digvijay Singh. This Prince also meets with Digvijay's sister and friend, Renuka, and Manju respectively and has an on-going affair with both at the same time. Digvijay is not happy with what's going on, and he asks his men to investigate the background of this Prince, and what they find will change Digvijay's life forever.