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Release Year1953
Runtime2h 03m
LanguageHindi
CertificationU
GenresDrama, Romance, Music
Votes3
DirectorKamal Amrohi
WritersKamal Amrohi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsDaaera
About Daaera
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.
Directed by Kamal Amrohi, Daaera leans on a strong ensemble — Meena Kumari, Nasir Khan, Nana Palsikar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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