Diwana
Originally released in 1967. Diwana is a music/romance film. directed by Mahesh Kaul. With a runtime of 2h 51m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Raj Kapoor, Saira Banu, and Lalita Pawar
Synopsis
Meet Pyarelal, a simple-minded, naive young man, orphaned at birth, living with a Muslim landlady, Fatima, who treats him like her son. When the police arrest Pyarelal on the charge of murder, no one really believes that this harmless man could harm anyone, leave alone kill. Their belief is shattered when Pyarelal openly admits in Court that he has indeed committed this crime, and demands capital punishment for it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 51m
171 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Anupam Chitra
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diwana about?
Meet Pyarelal, a simple-minded, naive young man, orphaned at birth, living with a Muslim landlady, Fatima, who treats him like her son. When the police arrest Pyarelal on the charge of murder, no o...
Who directed Diwana?
Diwana was directed by Mahesh Kaul.
How long is Diwana?
Diwana has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
When was Diwana released?
Diwana was released on January 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diwana?
The main cast of Diwana includes Raj Kapoor, Saira Banu, Lalita Pawar, Kamal Kapoor, Hiralal.