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Hindi CINEMA · 1967
Ram Aur Shyam
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Overview
Abused by an oppressive brother-in-law Gajendra (Pran), Ramchandra (Dilip Kumar) runs away from home, and ends up in a small village where he is mistaken for Shyamrao (also Dilip Kumar), and must accept Ganga (Leela Mishra) and his new name or face severe exorcism. Meanwhile, Shyamrao is mistaken for Ramchandra by Anjana (Waheeda Rehman) and her dad (Nazir Hussain). When Gajendra finds out, he is enraged and attempts to beat the stuffing out of the person he thinks is his brother-in-law, but Shyamrao refuses to be abused or beaten, and all of a sudden things start changing in the household as well as in the community. It is not long before Gajendra finds out about the truth, and plans an ugly death for Shyamrao, and all those opposed to him.
A closer look
Ram Aur Shyam (1967) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family, Romance. Directed by Tapi Chanakya. The cast includes Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz Askari, Pran. Runtime: 171 minutes.
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Ram Aur Shyam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Ram Aur Shyam?
Ram Aur Shyam is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Ram Aur Shyam?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1967. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Ram Aur Shyam?
The listed director is Tapi Chanakya.
Who is in the cast of Ram Aur Shyam?
The available cast credits include Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz Askari, Pran, Leela Mishra. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Ram Aur Shyam?
The recorded runtime is 171 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Ram Aur Shyam?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family, Romance.
What is Ram Aur Shyam about?
Abused by an oppressive brother-in-law Gajendra (Pran), Ramchandra (Dilip Kumar) runs away from home, and ends up in a small village where he is mistaken for Shyamrao (also Dilip Kumar), and must accept Ganga (Leela Mishra) and his new name or face severe exorcism. Meanwhile, Shyamrao is mistaken for Ramchandra by Anjana (Waheeda Rehman) and her dad (Nazir Hussain). When Gajendra finds out, he is enraged and attempts to beat the stuffing out of the person he thinks is his brother-in-law, but Shyamrao refuses to be abused or beaten, and all of a sudden things start changing in the household as well as in the community. It is not long before Gajendra finds out about the truth, and plans an ugly death for Shyamrao, and all those opposed to him.
