Harjaee (1981)
A Bollywood romantic drama where a wealthy prankster's fake cancer diagnosis spirals into a genuine life-and-love crisis.
Harjaee - Movie Information
- Original Title: Harjaee
- Release Year: 1981
- Directed by: Ramesh Behl
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Romance
- Runtime: 2h 8m
- Original Language: Hindi
- Spoken Languages: Hindi
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 10, 1981 (India)
- Alternative Titles: Harjai (IN)
- Production Companies: Sonnar Films
- Production Countries: India
Harjaee - Plot
Ajay Nath comes from a wealthy family, and is prone to playing practical jokes and pranks in order to get his way with this mother and father. In one case he asked one of their family doctors', Dr. Panjabi, to lie to his dad that he has cancer, so that he can accompany his college friends to a outing to Kashmir. He falls in love with fellow collegian Geeta Chopra, who is in love with Shyam. But Ajay's dad, fooled by his illness convinces her to be kind to him, and she becomes friendly with Ajay, both eventually fall in love with each other and want to get married. Then their family gets the news that Ajay really has cancer and has only a few more months to live. Under the changed circumstances, both the Nath and Chopra families are against the marriage of Ajay and Geeta. Will Ajay and Geeta get married? Does Ajay really have cancer or is this another prank?
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Harjaee - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ramesh Behl
Main Cast
- Shammi Kapoor
- Mala Sinha
- Randhir Kapoor
- Tina Munim
- Hari Shivdasani
- Iftekhar
- Sunder
- Rajendranath Malhotra
- Sharat Saxena
- Mahavir Shah
Producers
- Sam Sugnu
- N. Jethwani
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What is Harjaee about?
Harjaee follows Ajay Nath, a wealthy prankster who fakes a cancer diagnosis to join friends on a Kashmir trip. He falls for Geeta Chopra, who is already in love with someone else. When a real cancer diagnosis emerges, both families oppose the couple's marriage, raising questions about fate and love.
Who are the main actors in Harjaee?
Harjaee stars Randhir Kapoor as Ajay Nath and Tina Munim as Geeta Chopra in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Shammi Kapoor as Raj Nath, Mala Sinha as Sharda Nath, Hari Shivdasani, Iftekhar, Sharat Saxena, Sunder, Rajendranath Malhotra, and Mahavir Shah.
Does Ajay really have cancer in Harjaee?
This is the central dramatic twist of Harjaee. Ajay initially fakes a cancer diagnosis as a prank to get his father's sympathy, but the story takes a serious turn when a genuine cancer diagnosis follows. Whether this is another elaborate ruse or a real illness forms the emotional core of the film.
Do Ajay and Geeta get married in Harjaee?
The resolution of Ajay and Geeta's relationship is the film's key dramatic question. After a real cancer diagnosis surfaces, both the Nath and Chopra families oppose their union. Whether love ultimately prevails against family resistance and illness is the emotional journey Harjaee builds toward throughout its runtime.
When was Harjaee released?
Harjaee was released in India on July 10, 1981. The film is also known by the alternative title Harjai in India. It is a Hindi-language Bollywood romantic drama produced by Sonnar Films and directed by Ramesh Behl.
Who directed Harjaee?
Harjaee was directed by Ramesh Behl. The film was produced by Sam Sugnu and N. Jethwani under the banner of Sonnar Films. It features a cast led by Randhir Kapoor and Tina Munim in a romantic drama set partly against the scenic backdrop of Kashmir.
What are some movies similar to Harjaee?
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