Junoon
Originally released in 1978. Junoon is a war/drama film. directed by Shyam Benegal. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, and Jennifer Kendal
Synopsis
Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shashi Kapoor
as Javed Khan
Shabana Azmi
as Firdaus (Javed's wife)
Jennifer Kendal
as Mrs. Mariam Labadoor
Naseeruddin Shah
as Sarfaraz Khan
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Lalal Ramjimal
Jalal Agha
as Kader Khan
Nafisa Ali
as Ruth Labadoor
Ismat Chughtai
as Maternal Grandmother of Ruth Labadoor
Deepti Naval
as Rashid's wife
Tom Alter
as Priest
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Film Valas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junoon about?
Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.
Who directed Junoon?
Junoon was directed by Shyam Benegal.
How long is Junoon?
Junoon has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Junoon released?
Junoon was released on December 14, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Junoon?
The main cast of Junoon includes Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Jennifer Kendal, Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.