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Hindi CINEMA · 1953
Daaera
दायरा
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Overview
The narrative deals with the dreams and aspiration of a 16-old-girl, Sheetal (Meena Kumari) caught in the vortex of uncertainty and morality. Desperate for engagement with her neighbour, Shravan (Nasir Khan) who is equally drawn towards her but she is forced into meaningless wedlock with a sick old man.
A closer look
Daaera (1953) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Music, Romance. Directed by Kamal Amrohi. The cast includes Meena Kumari, Nasir Khan, Nana Palsikar, Pratima Devi. Runtime: 123 minutes.
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Daaera FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Daaera?
Daaera is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Daaera?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1953. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Daaera?
The listed director is Kamal Amrohi.
Who is in the cast of Daaera?
The available cast credits include Meena Kumari, Nasir Khan, Nana Palsikar, Pratima Devi, Roopmala. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Daaera?
The recorded runtime is 123 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Daaera?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Music, Romance.
What is the original title of Daaera?
The original title in our source data is दायरा. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Daaera about?
The narrative deals with the dreams and aspiration of a 16-old-girl, Sheetal (Meena Kumari) caught in the vortex of uncertainty and morality. Desperate for engagement with her neighbour, Shravan (Nasir Khan) who is equally drawn towards her but she is forced into meaningless wedlock with a sick old man.
