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Hindi CINEMA · 1951
Afsana
अफ़साना
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Overview
Ratan and Chaman are twins brothers who love the same girl, Meera. During a fair, all three are separated. While Chaman and Meera are found, Ratan is untraceable. Years later, Chaman is no longer attracted to Meera, but in a dancing girl named Rasily, while Meera awaits word of her childhood sweetheart Ratan, who she feels is still alive. Then the unexpected happens, Chaman gets into a fight with another man, killing him, and is on the run from the police. Misunderstandings are clarified, and the law declares this to be an accidental death, and as a result Chaman returns. But this is not the same Chaman any more. For one thing, he has lost interest in Rasily, and is more interested in Meera - could it be that Ratan has returned in place of Chaman? If so, what has happened to Chaman?
A closer look
Afsana (1951) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by B.R. Chopra. The cast includes Ashok Kumar, Veena, Jeevan Dhar, Pran. Runtime: 168 minutes.
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Afsana FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Afsana?
Afsana is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Afsana?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1951. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Afsana?
The listed director is B.R. Chopra.
Who is in the cast of Afsana?
The available cast credits include Ashok Kumar, Veena, Jeevan Dhar, Pran, Kuldip Kaur. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Afsana?
The recorded runtime is 168 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Afsana?
The original title in our source data is अफ़साना. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Afsana about?
Ratan and Chaman are twins brothers who love the same girl, Meera. During a fair, all three are separated. While Chaman and Meera are found, Ratan is untraceable. Years later, Chaman is no longer attracted to Meera, but in a dancing girl named Rasily, while Meera awaits word of her childhood sweetheart Ratan, who she feels is still alive. Then the unexpected happens, Chaman gets into a fight with another man, killing him, and is on the run from the police. Misunderstandings are clarified, and the law declares this to be an accidental death, and as a result Chaman returns. But this is not the same Chaman any more. For one thing, he has lost interest in Rasily, and is more interested in Meera - could it be that Ratan has returned in place of Chaman? If so, what has happened to Chaman?
