Ram Aur Shyam
Originally released in 1967. Ram Aur Shyam is a drama/family film. directed by Tapi Chanakya. With a runtime of 2h 51m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, and Mumtaz Askari
Synopsis
Abused by an oppressive brother-in-law Gajendra (Pran), Ramchandra (Dilip Kumar) runs away from home, and ends up in a small village where he is mistaken for Shyamrao (also Dilip Kumar), and must accept Ganga (Leela Mishra) and his new name or face severe exorcism. Meanwhile, Shyamrao is mistaken for Ramchandra by Anjana (Waheeda Rehman) and her dad (Nazir Hussain). When Gajendra finds out, he is enraged and attempts to beat the stuffing out of the person he thinks is his brother-in-law, but Shyamrao refuses to be abused or beaten, and all of a sudden things start changing in the household as well as in the community. It is not long before Gajendra finds out about the truth, and plans an ugly death for Shyamrao, and all those opposed to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 51m
171 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Vijaya International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ram Aur Shyam about?
Abused by an oppressive brother-in-law Gajendra (Pran), Ramchandra (Dilip Kumar) runs away from home, and ends up in a small village where he is mistaken for Shyamrao (also Dilip Kumar), and must a...
Who directed Ram Aur Shyam?
Ram Aur Shyam was directed by Tapi Chanakya.
How long is Ram Aur Shyam?
Ram Aur Shyam has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
When was Ram Aur Shyam released?
Ram Aur Shyam was released on January 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ram Aur Shyam?
The main cast of Ram Aur Shyam includes Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz Askari, Pran Sikand, Leela Mishra.