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Hindi CINEMA · 1947

Shehnai

शहनाई

1947-08-15133 min
Drama

Audience rating

8.0/10

Source: TMDB1 votes

THE STORY

Overview

A struggling entertainer trying to keep his dance company afloat with the help of his four daughters. However, his wife is worried about the disrepute the profession is bringing the girls and diminishing their chances of marriage.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Shehnai (1947) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by P.L. Santoshi. The cast includes Nasir Khan, Rehana, Indumati, Kishore Kumar. Runtime: 133 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Rehana
RehanaPrameela
IndumatiZamindar's Daughter
Portrait of Kishore Kumar
Kishore KumarPolice Inspector
Portrait of Dulari
DulariCast
Portrait of Kumkum
KumkumCast
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Shehnai FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Shehnai?

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

What release date is listed for Shehnai?

Our source metadata lists 15 August 1947. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Shehnai?

The listed director is P.L. Santoshi.

Who is in the cast of Shehnai?

The available cast credits include Nasir Khan, Rehana, Indumati, Kishore Kumar, Dulari. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Shehnai?

The recorded runtime is 133 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Shehnai?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of Shehnai?

The original title in our source data is शहनाई. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Shehnai about?

A struggling entertainer trying to keep his dance company afloat with the help of his four daughters. However, his wife is worried about the disrepute the profession is bringing the girls and diminishing their chances of marriage.