Backdrop for Lajwanti (1958)
Poster for Lajwanti (1958)

Hindi CINEMA · 1958

Lajwanti

1958-06-08158 min

Audience rating

6.3/10

Source: TMDB3 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Having been unjustly accused of having an affair, a dutiful and loving wife is thrown out of the house by her husband and forced to abandon her baby. When mother and child are eventually reunited, the mother faces an uphill struggle to regain the love of her daughter.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Lajwanti (1958) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Narendra Suri. The cast includes Nargis, Balraj Sahni, Kumari Naaz, Prabhu Dayal. Runtime: 158 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Nargis
NargisKavita
Portrait of Balraj Sahni
Balraj SahniNirmal Kumar
Portrait of Kumari Naaz
Kumari NaazRenu (as Baby Naaz)
RadhakrishanPyare Mohan (as Radha Kishen)
Portrait of Manorama
ManoramaMrs. Godabri Mohan
Portrait of Mumtaz Begum
Mumtaz BegumJamuna (as Mumtaz)
Portrait of Leela Mishra
Leela MishraNirmal's Sister (as Leela Misra)
Daya Devi(as Dayadevi)
RamlalCast
Kamal Dukhia(as Kamal Dukhiya)
Praveen PaulHead Mistress (as Pravin Paul)
Master AnwarDulari Mohan
Portrait of Prithviraj Kapoor
Prithviraj Kapoor(as Prithiviraj)
Sheila Kashmiri(as Sheela Kashmiri)
Portrait of Brahm Bhardwaj
Brahm BhardwajDoctor (uncredited)
Chand BurkeActress (uncredited)
Portrait of Tun Tun
Tun TunHerself (uncredited)
FOLLOW THE CONNECTIONS

Beyond Lajwanti

Explore other films featuring the people behind this movie.

QUICK ANSWERS

Lajwanti FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Lajwanti?

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

What release date is listed for Lajwanti?

Our source metadata lists 8 June 1958. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Lajwanti?

The listed director is Narendra Suri.

Who is in the cast of Lajwanti?

The available cast credits include Nargis, Balraj Sahni, Kumari Naaz, Prabhu Dayal, Radhakrishan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Lajwanti?

The recorded runtime is 158 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What is Lajwanti about?

Having been unjustly accused of having an affair, a dutiful and loving wife is thrown out of the house by her husband and forced to abandon her baby. When mother and child are eventually reunited, the mother faces an uphill struggle to regain the love of her daughter.